Safety is More Than a Priority for W. M. Lyles Co.

SAFETY
SAFETY CULTURE AT W. M. LYLES
Safety is more than a priority for W. M. Lyles Co.; it is our most important core value. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all employees, subcontractors, project stakeholders, and the community. Our safety team will passionately pursue compliance with safe practices dictated by locations, conditions, and circumstances unique to each jobsite.
Our record proves our commitment to safety. With an extremely low workers’ compensation rate and a full time safety staff across the State, the Lyles Construction Group realizes the necessity of safe construction operations. Consistent with our corporate values and the belief that our strength lies in our employees, the continued health and safety of our people is paramount to the continued success of the Lyles Construction Group. Our award winning safety program is based upon a “Zero Accident Culture.”
We support the philosophy that work related injury and illness are not acceptable and that work related incidents are preventable. Our culture ensures continuous and cooperative efforts to solve issues as they arise and ensure that resources are available for training, hazard control, safety incentive programs and safety equipment. This culture starts from the president of the company on down through all levels of the organization. This culture involves participation at all levels which focus on constant detailed evaluation and improvement to eliminate all hazards in the workplace.
Nothing we do is worth injury and illness to our employees. We believe that there is always a way to safely perform our work assignments. We are committed to eliminating or controlling hazards we deal with on a daily basis to ensure that our people return home safely at the end of each day.

The following are some of the awards our safety program has received over the last few years:
AGC of California
Safety Award of Excellence
2019
1st Place
(400,000 – 900,000 Hours)
AGC of California
Safety Award of Excellence
2000 / 2011
1st Place
(200,000 – 500,000 Hours)
AGC of California
Safety Award of Excellence
2013
2nd Place
(200,000 – 500,000 Hours)
Heavy Civil / HWY Division
AGC of California
Safety Award of Excellence
2002 / 2009 / 2012
2nd Place
(200,000 – 500,000 Hours)
AGC of California
Safety Award of Excellence
2014
3rd Place
(500,000 – 1 Million Hours)
Heavy Civil / HWY Division
AGC of California
Safety Award of Excellence
2001 / 2005
3rd Place
(200,000 – 500,000 Hours)
AGC National Safety Award of Excellence
2013
Municipal & Utility Division
Cal/OSHA
2006 / 2007 / 2009
Golden Gate Partnership
Award for Safety Excellence
Our demonstrated capability to successfully complete projects in multiple and diverse engineering disciplines is based on the willingness of personnel at all levels to work together as a team.
Over the years, this teamwork between management, skilled craftsmen, and support personnel has enabled us to become an industry leader. We take great pride in our ability to meet and exceed our client’s expectations.
It is to this team of highly dedicated people that we depend on our continued “Progress through Performance”.
“Safety has always been W. M. Lyles top priority. Participation and communication is key to implementing a strong and effective safety program. Both management and field crews take pride, and work together as a team in order to provide safe and quality work.”
“The safety policy implemented by our company plays a critical role in our continuing efforts to provide an efficient, safe working environment. All employees, field and management, are involved. This team effort, through tailgate meetings and one and one guidance, allows every individual to return home. This promotes an environment where work can be exciting,…
“At W. M. Lyles Co., safety is our first priority, not only for our employees, but for every person that is involved on our projects. We partner with our subcontractors and vendors and ensure every employee is aware job site safety policies and procedures. Every employee is committed to safety and is empowered to stop…
“When I come to work, I feel very supported in all aspects of safety and the other crew members all look out for each other and offer assistance when needed. Our Superintendent is very committed and concerned about all our safety and actually takes the time to show us, “The why it is important to…
“There is no fine line with Safety”. I ensure all employees are committed to safety, not just for themselves but for each and every crew member. I support each employee with all aspects of safety and make sure all crews have the proper tools and equipment to perform their work properly.
“W. M. Lyles Co. works with a common goal, the Safety of all its employees and a safe and productive Project.”