Putting Safety Above All

We only consider it a successful day at CDM Smith when everyone at every facility and job site gets home safely. That's why safety needs to be the top priority for every employee, regardless of your role or title.

Roadmap for Success

Carefully follow all health and safety policies, procedures and instructions as they apply to your role.
Complete all required safety training, wear personal protective equipment when necessary and never cut corners to save time.
Report any job-related injuries or workplace hazards (such as deficient equipment, unsafe conditions or near misses) immediately.
Never come to work under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Photograph of a worker wearing a yellow safety vest labeled "CDM Smith" interacting with a touchscreen control panel on a large industrial electrical cabinet.

Think About It

Q: You're visiting a bridge construction site to review design implementation when the contractor says you don't need a hard hat since you're "just walking the bridge deck to check alignment, no overhead work happening." The PPE seems unnecessary for a quick design review. Do you need the safety gear for this type of site visit?

A: This requires careful judgment. Construction sites have multiple hazards beyond overhead risks, and conditions can change rapidly. The key question is: What do the site safety requirements specify for the work area? Safety is every employee's responsibility and appropriate protective equipment must be used. Site access requirements apply regardless of your specific task or professional role. When there's uncertainty about PPE requirements, verify with your supervisor or the Health & Safety team before proceeding.

Putting It Together

Health and Safety (H&S) Policies

We Look Out for Each Other

Putting Safety Above All

Roadmap for Success

Think About It

Putting It Together