Start with orientation
Mandatory new-hire orientation introduces employees to TOLM’s safety expectations and the importance of protecting themselves and those around them.
Safety
TOLM Group • Our commitment to safety
Work safely.
Work safely.
Get home to
what matters.
Every person on our team has a reason to get home safely. That is why protecting people is at the heart of how we approach the work.
2025 ABC STEP PlatinumSafety Management System recognition
ABC Accredited Quality ContractorAQC recognition • Associated Builders and Contractors
People first. Every project.
We build infrastructure.
We build infrastructure.
We protect people.
The most important part of a successful workday is the people who go home at the end of it.
Our employees are our greatest asset. Their well-being matters to their families, their teammates, and the communities where we live and work. Safety is a responsibility we carry together.
Water, wastewater, and industrial construction require preparation, attention, and clear communication. We approach that responsibility through safety protocols, job-specific training, and an ongoing focus on recognizing and addressing hazards.
Safety training & education
Preparation builds
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Preparation builds
protection.
Safe work starts before a task begins. Training and regular conversations help our people understand the work, recognize hazards, and stay aware as conditions change.
Plan the day’s work
Daily job hazard analyses help crews consider the task, identify hazards, and discuss the precautions needed for the work ahead.
Keep safety in the conversation
Weekly safety meetings at jobsites and the shop provide regular opportunities to reinforce awareness and discuss relevant safety topics.
Continue learning
Annual in-service training reinforces safety knowledge and supports continued learning across the company.
A shared responsibility
A strong safety culture
A strong safety culture
takes all of us.
Safety depends on the decisions we make and the attention we give to one another. Every role contributes to a workplace where people can work with care and confidence.
Leadership sets the tone.
Making safety a priority means giving it attention in planning, expectations, and the way we support our teams.
Supervisors connect the plan.
Clear communication helps crews understand the work, the conditions, and the safety considerations that need attention.
Teammates look out for teammates.
Awareness, questions, and shared knowledge help us recognize concerns and care for the people working alongside us.
ABC recognition
Recognized commitment.
Associated Builders and Contractors
Associated Builders and Contractors
Recognized commitment.
Continued responsibility.
Recognition gives us a milestone to build on. Our responsibility to our people continues with every project and every workday.
2025
STEP Platinum
TOLM Group earned Platinum recognition in ABC’s STEP Safety Management System for 2025.
Participation in STEP supports our focus on evaluating our safety approach and identifying opportunities to improve.
AQC
Accredited Quality Contractor
TOLM Group also holds ABC Accredited Quality Contractor recognition.
Alongside our STEP participation, this recognition is part of the broader story of our commitment to the people and work behind each project.
From our safety history • 2022
A personal reason
A personal reason
to work safely.
Our 2022 STEP Platinum recognition is part of TOLM’s safety history. During that period, a Personal Safety Plan initiative encouraged participating team members to share the personal reasons they chose to work safely.
The initiative used photo badges and high-visibility shirts reading “Ask Me About My Personal Safety Plan” to make those reasons visible and encourage conversations among teammates.
This story describes a past initiative associated with our 2022 recognition. It is included here as part of TOLM’s safety history.
Quality. Safety. Service.
The work matters.
The work matters.
The people matter most.
From the first planning conversation to the final task, our commitment is to build with care—for our people, our clients, and the communities we serve.