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May 6, 2019

DALLAS, TX – �۽�ֱ�� has kicked off its “One Second, One Choice”  campaign as part of its never-ending Zero Harm commitment to anyone coming into contact with its work. �۽�ֱ�� joins over 80 construction firms from across the United States and Canada with the collective mission of promoting the industry’s dedication to eliminating injury and fostering a shared culture of care, concern, and the belief that every week must be Safety Week.     

As a long-time Safety Week member and supporter of the week-long campaign that runs May 6-10, �۽�ֱ�� teams and trade partners across the country are taking a stand for safety and reflecting on what’s most important – going home safe to their families every day. Themed  �۽�ֱ��’s 2019 campaign features videos of employees and trade partners sharing their real-life safety stories, in addition to other resources.

“Our One Second, One Choice Safety Week campaign provides an important reminder to everyone that split-second decisions can change lives forever,” said Leon Blondin, chief executive officer of �۽�ֱ��’s U.S. buildings operations. “We’re proud to join the construction industry every year to support Safety Week because we all share a responsibility to each other and our families to do everything possible to ensure everyone goes home safely every day.” 

“As we reflect on Safety Week, we must continue encouraging our teams and trade partners not only to make the best choices for their own personal safety but also to always be on the lookout for each other,” said John Rempe, PE, president and chief executive officer of �۽�ֱ��’s U.S. civil operations. “Saving someone from injury or even potentially life threatening situations doesn’t have to be a dramatically heroic effort. It could be as simple as tapping a fellow worker on the shoulder to point out a risk that could save a life.”   

�۽�ֱ��’s 2019 One Second, One Choice Campaign:

2019 Safety Week 

 Project team members discuss the right and wrong ways to conduct pre-task plan huddles.

 graphically illustrates five different split-second, decision-making scenarios the can result in vastly different outcomes.   

 interview shares a real-life story about how making the right choice with his daily safety preparation saved his life when seconds counted.

 discusses how “safety creep” can occur when jobsite leaders allow teams to tolerate incremental dangers.

 highlights the anniversary of �۽�ֱ��’s never-ending commitment Zero Harm. 

Safety Week provides an opportunity for �۽�ֱ�� to thank its workforce and trade partners for supporting safety year-round and to recognize their commitment to remaining injury free. Throughout the week, �۽�ֱ�� teams across the country will recognize safety heroes, hold safety stand-downs, conduct safety trainings, and reflect on what Once Second, One Choice means to them.