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Safety

Safety is our priority in every project we undertake. We cultivate a proactive safety culture, knowing it must be a primary mission both onsite and offsite. In construction, we all understand why we prioritize safety. Here we are going to tell you how Kelley Construction is proactive about safety.
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Our Safety Commitment

Safety is Our Priority

At Kelley, staff members and service partners share a willingness to uphold the highest of safety standards which help us to provide the safest and healthiest work environment possible. We employ a full-time Safety Director and Safety Engineer as well as empower our on-site Superintendents and subcontractors to identify and rectify potential hazards. In addition, we are able to self-permit work to include confined space and hot work. We strictly adhere to DOT requirements for highway and pipeline work with many of our employees being OQ Certified for controlled tasks in pipeline maintenance.
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Our Proactive Safety Culture

Safety Onsite

We conduct daily job safety analysis on every project daily project briefing. Work doesn’t begin until the safety checklist is complete and satisfactory.

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

We prioritize safety offsite just as much as we do onsite–health management in addition to construction. The mind must be present on the job to keep the body safe. All Staff (office and field) are supported through our Employee Assistance Program.

Dedicated Safety Personnel

We employ a full-time safety staff, including a Corporate Safety Director. At the highest levels, safety is a primary mission.

Training Provided to Employees & Subcontractors

Our Safety Staff ensures we exceed our safety standards on a daily basis. Our safety program is robust, with regular field audits, hazard mitigation planning, and training sessions on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis.
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Safety by the Numbers

Employee Modification Rate (EMR)
0.83
Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)
0.16

5-year average

Lost Time Case Rate (LTC)
0
Fatalities
0

Awards & Recognition

In recognition of our commitment to safety excellence, we have been presented with the following awards:

Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. – Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) Platinum Award for 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023

Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. – Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) Platinum Award for 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023

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Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. – Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) Diamond Award for 2018, 2024 and 2025

Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. – Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) Diamond Award for 2018, 2024 and 2025

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ENR Top 400 Contractors Sourcebook-#45 in Oil & Gas 2025

ENR Top 400 Contractors Sourcebook-#45 in Oil & Gas 2025

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CERC Certified Environmentally Responsible Contractor 2026

On June 9, 2026, Environmental Risk Professionals hereby certified that Kelley Construction, Inc. is a Certified Environmentally Responsible Contractor. This certification is awarded to contractors who are leading the construction industry toward environmental best practices.

Colonial Pipeline 2025 Safety Excellence Award

The Colonial Pipeline Safety Excellence Award is an honor Colonial Pipeline presents to its contractors and business partners. It recognizes vendors who demonstrate exemplary safety records, proactive safety programs, and a culture of accountability on Colonial project sites.

ABC Award of Excellence in Safety for the Merit shop Construction Awards 2014

Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance (KEMI) – Destiny Award for 2011, 2012 and 2013

Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. – National Safety Excellence Award for 2008

Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. – National Safety Excellence Merit Award for 2007

Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. – Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) Platinum Award for 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2014, 2015 and 2016

Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. – Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) Gold Award for 2009 and 2012

Award of Excellence from the National Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. in 2008

Award of Merit from the National Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. in 2007

Zero Lost Time Accident Achievement Award from the Tilt-Up Concrete Association in 2006

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