At Aldridge, safety isn't just a priority; it's a deeply ingrained value that shapes our culture and defines our commitment to our workforce. Safety is not just about addressing incidents after they happen; it's about proactively reducing or eliminating potential exposures by verifying all adequate controls are in place. At Aldridge, we've taken a pioneering approach to safety, addressing the precursors to performance errors – also referred to as Brain Centered Hazards. We've taken significant steps to build layers of protection and tools to minimize the severity of incidents, and we're excited to introduce our Serious Injury Prevention program, known as SHOK – Seriously Hurt or Killed.
SHOK: A Custom-Designed SIF Program
SHOK is not just another acronym; it's our custom-designed version of a Serious Incidents and Fatalities (SIF) program. It reflects our unwavering dedication to worker protection. At Aldridge, we refuse to accept injuries as an unavoidable part of the job. Instead, we've taken a proactive stance, developing a comprehensive program that addresses our most serious exposures that have the potential to be life-threatening or life-altering injuries, illnesses, or fatalities.
More Than Just a Program – A Commitment
SHOK isn't merely a new initiative; it's a vital tool in our ongoing commitment to "Incident and Injury Free." Our safety program is a living, evolving entity, and SHOK is the final piece of the puzzle. It represents our dedication to keeping you, your colleagues, and everyone around you safe. Unlike programs that primarily concentrate on sources of energy, SHOK focuses on exposures and ensures the verification of critical controls, aptly named "SHOK controls" are in place to reduce or eliminate SHOK exposure and allow us to perform safe and reliable work.
Focusing on Our Most Dangerous Exposures
SHOK is designed to address the most critical aspects of safety – those areas where the potential for serious injury or fatality is highest, relative to the work we perform. By custom-building this program for Aldridge, we're tailoring our safety measures to meet the unique challenges of our industry and our organization. At its core, SHOK revolves around the implementation and validation of controls. It's crucial that everyone comprehends these controls and effectively communicates them throughout the entire project's lifespan. By maintaining a shared understanding and continuously monitoring, the aim is to proactively avoid SHOK events. This means that safety considerations are part of the very fabric of our work. Every decision, every action is underpinned by a commitment to eliminating serious injuries and fatalities.
The Power of SHOK Controls
SHOK controls are the linchpin of our safety strategy. They serve as critical checkpoints, ensuring hazards are recognized, and exposures are identified and addressed effectively in planning, executing, and observing our work tasks. These controls provide us with the assurance that every precaution has been taken to protect our team.
Aldridge's Safety Culture: Incident and Injury Free
Our overarching goal has always been "Incident and Injury Free." SHOK is not a departure from this commitment; it's a reinforcement of our unwavering dedication to this goal. It sends a clear message that we are determined to eliminate serious injuries and fatalities from our workplace.
Your Safety, Our Priority
As we launch the SHOK program, we want every Aldridge employee to know that nothing is more valuable than their safety. We're not just building infrastructure; we're building a safer, more secure work environment. We're teaching and coaching on the tools and strategies needed to protect you, so you can return home safely at the end of each day.
SHOK - For a Safer, More Secure Tomorrow
SHOK, coupled with our Making Safe Decisions Approach is a philosophy that guides our actions, decisions, and behaviors. It represents our unwavering commitment to protecting our team members and ensuring that they return home safely every day. With SHOK, we're not just changing how we approach safety; we're changing the safety landscape for the better.
Join us on a journey to look at Safety differently.
