Our business is inherently dangerous.

Since our inception, employees of L. A. Smith & Company and L. A. Smith General Contracting have always been our most important asset and their safety is our greatest concern.

At L. A. Smith & Company and L. A. Smith General Contracting, we understand that a safe workplace does not just happen; it is the result of rigorous planning, continued training, policy accountability and management commitment working in coordination with safe work behaviors lived out by our employees.

By providing the necessary resources to achieve this goal, we are committed to equipping employees to work safely on site or at home in our facilities.

Safety will always be our first objective regardless of the nature or size of a project. With a foundation based in safe work practices and education, our safety program revolves around planning, communicating and observing with the mindset to continually improve and always be our brother’s keeper.

• Incorporating Job Hazard Assessment techniques and documentation

• Empowering all employees to stop work and notify supervisor if a threat to safety is observed

• Conducting “Toolbox Safety Talks”

• Utilizing Audit Inspection Reports

• Providing appropriate level of training for supervisors