WORKSAFE Hits 700 Projects Milestone

What started as a way to create more collaboration between Iowa OSHA Consultation and MBI’s safety team, has blossomed into the premiere safety program in the state of Iowa. 700 projects later, WORKSAFE remains a service dedicated to keeping Iowa’s construction workers safe on projects.

As you well know, WORKSAFE is the nation’s first construction safety program involving a public-private partnership. This safety service is a customized job site safety approach, unique to each project owner and job site team. WORKSAFE consists of pre-construction planning, job site safety audits focused on preventing hazardous conditions from occurring, and job site recognition that safety is a top priority for all involved in the project. A project must be located in Iowa in order to be eligible for the WORKSAFE program.

Recognition of safety is a vital element of the WORKSAFE program. We have all seen the orange and gray banners at various sites around the state. Those banners show that there is a heightened sense of safety on that project. This not only resonates with the passersby, but also sends a message to everyone on the project – from the owner, the GC, and the subcontractors– that safety is everyone’s priority on the site. 

It is also important to mention that Iowa OSHA Consultation and MBI were recently recognized by the United States Department of Labor. The WORKSAFE program received an “OSCAR” for its collaborative efforts between industry and Iowa OSHA. The OSCAR, which stands for “On-Site Consultation Achievement Recognition,” was awarded to Iowa OSHA Consultation for its efforts to work with those contractors and construction companies – via the WORKSAFE program – that traditionally have never utilized OSHA consultation services.  

Another aspect of recognition in the world of safety is WORKSAFE Project of the Year . This award recognizes those companies who achieved a higher standard of safety on a particular project. We also partner in the selection of the various Outstanding Safety Achievement Awards, which recognize outstanding best practices in the area of construction safety.

As we move forward to future milestones, one thing is for sure in that WORKSAFE will remain a project focused service that strives to enhance safety on Iowa’s construction sites. 

On behalf of the CSSI team, we thank you for your continued focus on safety.