Safety
Our Safety 360° Approach
Our approach to safety culture in construction is different; for us, safety is a commitment and a passion, not an obligation. This philosophy embraces encouraging behavioral change and taking a 360-degree view of safety on the job and in our personal lives. The program engages everyone involved as a safety champion, keeping safety at the forefront—for everybody, everywhere, every day.
2018
Corporate rollout of
Safety 360° program
5-worker lunches
program fosters conversations about safety and planning
Partner with
ClarkDietrich
to debur studs and reduce lacerations
2019
Added
Safety Moments
at the beginning of all meetings
After Action Reviews
added to evaluate challenges and prevent future incidents
Introduced
crisis management process
to assess and respond to major events
2020
STOBG Safety Council
has first meeting
Introduction of
COVID-19
protocol and best practices
Release of
Corporate Pandemic Preparedness Plan
2021
Safety directors form subcommittee to evaluate
safety-related technology applications
Consultants were engaged to independently assess and evaluate STO
Building Group’s overall Safety Program, with a focus on awareness,
commitment, and the critical role our safety culture plays in
driving the company’s success
2022
Superintendent Roundtable
created for field leaders to discuss safety, quality, and training
Good Catch/Close Call
initiative promotes jobsite awareness
2023
Safety 360° training
added to project orientations
Launch of
Safety 360° Excellence Awards
Formation of safety director subcommittee on
Innovation
2024
Safety helmets
replace hard hats for all STOBG employees
Introduction of company-wide
A4 cut-resistant glove
policy
Partnership with
Otto Tech Systems
to pilot the SmartLadder
Safety 360° Journey
Since introducing Safety 360° in 2018, we’ve continued to raise the bar by launching new safety initiatives, promoting collaboration and shared responsibility, and partnering with industry leaders on safety innovations.
Safety Culture
Upon joining STO Building Group (STOBG), new staff attend Safety 360° training to learn about our safety culture of care and engagement. We also work with our clients to make sure they understand and play a role in this culture of safety. Our strong Safety 360° culture—which includes sharing email reminders, safety moments, safety stories, and lessons learned—resolutely supports our efforts to protect our staff, our workers, and the public.
2025 Safety Statistics
Our Safety 360° philosophy takes a proactive, behavior-based approach, ensuring everyone—from leadership to jobsite crews—plays a role in maintaining a safe work environment.
1.19
TRIR - STOBG + All Subs
0.45
TRIR - STOBG Only
0.31
LTIR - STOBG + All Subs
0.13
LTIR - STOBG Only
0.53
EMR Rating
Safety 360° Philosophy
Awareness
The program fosters a 360-degree view of safety, physically and philosophically. We expect active engagement from all employees in their immediate environment, as well as awareness of what’s happening above, below, and next to them. It also means that we look out for one another’s physical and mental safety, speak up about potential safety issues, and are as invested in safety as our safety staff.
Behavior
Behavior is the primary contributing cause of over 80% of accidents. With that in mind, the primary goal of our Safety 360° approach is to avoid risky behaviors altogether. Through behavior-based safety “coaching,” we are helping staff take a more active role in supporting a strong safety culture that solicits feedback, engages the workforce, and empowers people to make a difference.
Positivity
Safety 360° relies on positive reinforcement to inspire project teams and employees at all levels to achieve the highest level of safety. Company leaders set the example by discussing safety with their teams on a regular basis, walking through project sites, holding principals’ meetings with subcontractors, and hosting five-worker lunches. The program also recognizes projects, teams, and individuals for exemplary safety performance. Regular feedback, engagement, and coaching are at the program’s core and drive STOBG’s efforts to foster a lasting and positive safety culture across the organization.
Shared Responsibility
Each and every employee receives annual safety coaching. We believe that the best way to increase accountability is to increase responsibility, so our superintendents, project managers, and others are as engaged in safety as our dedicated Safety Department team members.
Best Tilt-Up Safety, General Contractor 750K Work Hours or Greater
Structure Tone Southwest
Tilt-Up Concrete Association
Zero Incident Rate Award
Layton Construction
Ajax Building Company
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) STEP Platinum Level Award
Ajax Building Company
ABC STEP
Excellence in Safety Award Google St. John’s Terminal NYC
Structure Tone
ENR New York
Industry Recognition
We set the bar high when it comes to safety—and the industry takes note. Our builders consistently earn safety awards and certifications from organizations across the globe.
Safety Manuals
We share our Safety 360º culture, but our individual builders have some specific practices and policies unique to their jobs or locations.
Select a safety manual from the drop down menu:
Safety Contact Information
Mental Health Resources
Discover mental health tools, crisis support, and tips to help foster a culture of care on every jobsite.
Help is available: crisis and suicide resources
UK & IRELAND: 116223 ( Samaritans ) USA: 988 ( Suicide Prevention Lifeline ) CA: Text HOME to 686868 ( Crisis Textline )
For emergencies:
USA: 911
IRELAND: 999 or 112
UK: 999
Contact
For more information on Safety at STOBG and our policies and procedures, contact Keith.
Keith Haselman
Senior Vice President
Corporate Safety
