Safety First. Always.
Every jobsite, every day, we lead with care, accountability, and a commitment to do what’s right, getting everyone home safely!
Safetyby the Numbers
Zero
Lost-Time Incidents Since 2011
0.84
Experience Modification Rate (EMR)
0.29
Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) well below the industry average of 3.5
84% Lower
Injury Rate vs. National Avg.
WhySafety Matters
At Sevan, safety isn’t just an award-winning program—it’s a tenet that defines how we operate. We believe every team member, subcontractor, and partner deserves to go home safe, every single day, and all incidents are predictable and preventable. That belief fuels a culture where risks are proactively identified, hazards are controlled before they escalate, and accountability is embraced at every level of the organization. Safety at Sevan isn’t a checklist—it’s how we lead, how we build, and how we take care of our people.
Elevateat a Glance
What it is
Elevate is more than a program—it’s our safety culture and mindset. It’s a third-party accredited framework that drives continuous improvement, accountability, and proactive risk management. Elevate sets the standard across all projects and reflects our commitment to raising the bar every day in how we lead, work, and protect our teams.
How it works
Built on industry-leading practices and aligned with ANSI Z10 Safety Management System standards, Elevate addresses all key elements of effective safety and risk management. The program integrates proactive processes, targeted training, and automated smart risk assessment tools that streamline safety and drive excellence at every level.
Proof it delivers
Sevan was honored in 2024 as a National Safety Excellence Award winner by Associated Builders and Contractors—a recognition that reflects our long-standing commitment to safety. This commitment is also evident in our performance metrics: our EMR has remained below 1.0 since the company's inception, and our injury rate is 84% lower than the national average.
SafetyServices for Clients
Assessments
- Program Assessments
- Damage & Recovery
- Project Risk Assessments
- Formulization of Risk Registers
- Safety Culture Assessments
- Industry Specific Field Safety
- Target Focused Audits
- Office Safety Inspections
Program Development
- Safety Program & Procedures
- Safety Improvement Plans
- Safety Communications
- Toolbox Topics
- Safety Posters, Banners & Flyers
Trainings
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- OSHA Safety Orientation
- Accident/Incident Reporting
- Working at Heights
- Lock Out/Tag Out
- Ladder Safety & Inspections
- Site Safety Audits
- Fall Protection
- Hazard Communication
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Custom Computer Based Training
- Virtual Reality Courses
- Excavation & Trenches
- Confined Space
- Defensive Driving
- Crane Safety Awareness
- Fire Protection & Prevention
- Heavy Equipment SIMPOS
Consultation Services
- Performance Improvement Plans
- OSHA Reporting & Recordkeeping
- Job Hazard Analysis Development
- Loss Prevention Evaluations
- OSHA Compliance Reviews
- Accident Investigations
- Corrective Actions Plans
- Subcontractor Pre-Qualification
- Innovative PPE & Safety Equipment
Assessments
- Site risk & culture audits
- OSHA and NFPA gap analysis
- Pre-construction safety planning
Program Development
- Company safety manuals and SOPs
- Project-specific Site Safety and Health Officers (SSHOs)
- Communications & toolbox-talk toolkits
Training & Consultation
- OSHA 10/30, API WorkSafe, and Virtual Reality (VR) modules
- Incident investigation & root-cause workshops
- Corrective-action planning and follow-up
Leadership Spotlight Quote
“Nothing is more important than the protection of human life, and that drives every decision we make.”
- Chris Carter, CSP – Vice President of Safety 20+ years in multi-sector safety leadership, authorized OSHA trainer, and champion of Sevan’s Elevate program and culture. 