Construction Safety Program
Safety: The Gray Way
Construction consistently ranks among the highest-risk industries in the United States, which is why Gray’s commitment to safety goes far beyond compliance. At Gray, safety isn’t just our No. 1 core value: it’s the cornerstone of everything we do—from the way we plan and build to the way we care for our team members and partners. We empower and challenge everyone to make smart, measured, and safe decisions across offices and jobsites. Through a personal commitment to one another and to ourselves, we put safety and quality of life first.
A Reputation Rooted in Safety Excellence
Gray has been recognized for achievements in safety with national and regional honors.
- AGC “Best of the Best” Grand Award
- 1st Place, 500,000+ Construction Management Hours Worked Division
- ABC Safest in the Industry Eagle Award & Innovation in Safety Award
- ABC STEP Diamond for many consecutive years
- Construction Safety Week Member
- ENR Excellence in Safety Award
Our Safety Program
Our dedication to occupational safety goes above and beyond OSHA requirements. We conduct company-wide trainings, set measurable goals, and stringently monitor our jobsites and field teams. Our safety record, including Gray team members and subcontractors, is over 50% better than the industry average. Still, we view even one incident as unacceptable. Our goal is always to make sure everyone goes home safely at the end of each day.
A Culture of Accountability
At Gray, safety is everyone’s responsibility. Every team member has the authority to identify hazards, raise concerns, and stop work when needed. This shared accountability keeps everyone safe and reinforces a culture of care across all jobsites.
Daily communication, field engagement, and leadership visibility make safety a habitual part of our operations. By providing frequent positive examples and keeping safety present in every discussion, we empower new and veteran team members to understand, own, and improve our safety protocols.
Our Commitment in Action
Safety is lived, practiced, and reinforced every day. Through continuous training, our annual Trade Partner Safety Summit, yearly participation in Construction Safety Week, safety luncheons on every jobsite, and other initiatives, we empower every person on our sites to take ownership of safety—for themselves and for one another.
Because Safety Is More Than Physical
Construction has one of the highest suicide rates of any industry. At Gray, we prioritize mental well-being through awareness training, access to resources, and a culture of care that extends beyond the jobsite.
From our perspective, jobsite safety is the most important enabler of quality. See how our thorough approach to safety informs our comprehensive approach to delivering quality projects for our customers.
FAQs
Construction Safety Services FAQs
Get answers to the most common questions about Gray’s safety standards.
Our safety program is proactive and prevention focused. We prioritize risk management through ongoing training, regular inspections, digital reporting and analytics, and leadership involvement. Every site is continuously monitored to identify and correct potential hazards before they cause harm, keeping workers safe and projects on schedule.
At Gray, safety is more than a benchmark, statistic, or obligation. It’s the ultimate reflection of the value we place on people, from our team members to the subcontractors who work alongside us to the customers we serve. Every team member has the authority to stop work if they see a risk. This shared responsibility empowers individuals, strengthens teamwork, and minimizes downtime caused by workplace incidents.
Our safety teams perform routine audits, conduct safety assessments, and provide continuous education. This ensures full compliance with OSHA and customer-specific requirements while helping us exceed industry benchmarks for incident prevention.
Gray provides ongoing, hands-on training focused on job-specific risks like fall protection, equipment operation, and emergency preparedness. Our approach goes beyond one-time instruction and focuses on keeping every team member informed, confident, and prepared to make safe decisions on every jobsite.
A strong safety culture directly improves productivity, quality, and efficiency. A reduction in incidents results in fewer delays, lower costs, and more predictable outcomes. A safety program that aligns oversight with task sequencing gives our dedicated craft laborers and trade professionals the time and space they need to safely put great work in place.
Our teams perform regular hazard analyses, jobsite walkthroughs, and real-time monitoring. From heat stress awareness and PPE for working at heights to lock-out/tag-out protocols and best practices for operating heavy equipment, we proactively address risks before they escalate and implement solutions to ensure every site is safe and productive.
Gray recognizes that safety extends beyond physical hazards. Through mental health awareness training, access to resources, and a supportive work environment, we ensure team members are cared for on and off the jobsite.