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We Take Safety Personally

Our people are irreplaceable. We make sure they get home safe at the end of the day.

Every Second Safely

At ESSC, we look out for each other every second we're on the job.

Safety is more than a list of rules — it’s ingrained in our culture. Toolbox talks, stop work authority, and hazard recognition are all part of the ESSC playbook, no matter where we’re building.

Safety Starts Here

Top-Tier Safety Performance

Safety performance begins long before we step on a jobsite. Prioritizing total human health, ESS Companies invests heavily in safety training and well-being initiatives. These efforts help us maintain an above-industry safety record — a great indicator of how we protect our clients, partners, and communities.

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Transforming Our Industry

Construction’s Mental Health Crisis

50% Half of adults with mental illness do not receive treatment.
3.5x Men in construction are 3.5 times more likely to die by suicide.
#2 Construction is ranked second in worker suicide rate.

ESSC Lightens the Load

Safety is more than what happens in the field. Many men and women in construction struggle with depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. Get backup in the form of free, fully confidential mental health care. When you’re part of the ESSC family, 24/7 professional help is just a click or call away.

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Personal Assistance Services (PAS)
Emery Sapp & Sons
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Safety is tied to ownership — we take it personally. Building our safety culture starts with all of us. We're committed to keeping ourselves and our teams safe by making sure everyone is trained and equipped for the job.
Mike Haase Superintendent
Rummel Construction
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We encourage the buddy system. Be your brother's keeper, and if you see something, say something.
Mike Dudek Area Superintendent
Emery Sapp & Sons
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You can easily add mental health to your morning meetings on the jobsite. If somebody is having an issue, it could make them feel more open to talk with somebody about it.
Virgil Bradbury Foreman
ESS Companies
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Safety is not limited to just OSHA-defined recordable incidents. It's about focusing on the person holistically — considering not only their physical safety, but also their emotional, social, and mental well-being.
Amy Allen Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel
Rummel Construction
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The way to break the stigma starts with the leaders. When the leaders show they're able to open up with issues they're having — and that they're not scared to talk about them — then others know it's okay to open up.
Chase Hamilton Equipment Services Director
Emery Sapp & Sons
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Life comes at you fast. It's time that our definition of safety includes mental health. It's critical for everyone on the jobsite and we're taking action.
Charlie Dowell Field Operations Manager
Emery Sapp & Sons
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Safety is tied to ownership — we take it personally. Building our safety culture starts with all of us. We're committed to keeping ourselves and our teams safe by making sure everyone is trained and equipped for the job.
Mike Haase Superintendent
Rummel Construction
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We encourage the buddy system. Be your brother's keeper, and if you see something, say something.
Mike Dudek Area Superintendent
Emery Sapp & Sons
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You can easily add mental health to your morning meetings on the jobsite. If somebody is having an issue, it could make them feel more open to talk with somebody about it.
Virgil Bradbury Foreman
ESS Companies
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Safety is not limited to just OSHA-defined recordable incidents. It's about focusing on the person holistically — considering not only their physical safety, but also their emotional, social, and mental well-being.
Amy Allen Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel
Rummel Construction
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The way to break the stigma starts with the leaders. When the leaders show they're able to open up with issues they're having — and that they're not scared to talk about them — then others know it's okay to open up.
Chase Hamilton Equipment Services Director
Emery Sapp & Sons
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Life comes at you fast. It's time that our definition of safety includes mental health. It's critical for everyone on the jobsite and we're taking action.
Charlie Dowell Field Operations Manager

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