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Our Safety Approach

Our commitment goes beyond physical safety. We prioritize mental health, emotional resilience, and whole-person wellness to ensure every individual leaves work the same way they arrived: healthy, fulfilled, and proud of the work they’ve done.

We use a data-driven, people-first approach to safety. Our teams analyze lagging indicators and proactively track leading indicators through weekly safety observations. We also invest in year-round wellness initiatives, offering resources for physical and mental health, including access to non-occupational healthcare services.

Barton Malow team member using angle grinder with safety ppe

Barton Malow Destination Grand project, team member with helmet on

Barton Malow leads the industry in safety innovation. From advanced PPE like Type II helmets to real-time safety observations and tech-enabled planning, we continuously evolve to meet new challenges.

75%

Safety Observation Participation

We see active participation from project teams, field supervisors, and safety professionals in our observation program throughout the course of each project, which helps proactively identify risks.

0.54

EMR (Interstate)

Our rates are well below the industry average of 1.0, reflecting the low frequency and severity of our incident claims and aligning with our strong performance in work-related injury and illness rates during the reporting period.

Tailored Safety Training

Every team member, from new hires to season pros, receive safety training specific to their role with annual requirements.

Raising the Bar on Head Protection

Personal protective equipment is an essential component of workplace safety, especially in industries like construction where the risk of injuries is high. Traditional hard hats have been the standard for over a century, protecting workers from impacts to the top of the head. But, as jobsite hazards evolve, so too must our safety equipment. Enter the Type II safety helmet.

Barton Malow COO Chuck Binkowski Dented Derby Card Safety Leadership

The Dented Derby Club

At Barton Malow, our leaders know first-hand the importance of safety. COO Chuck Binkwoski, in his early days as a foreman, lived to become a card-carrying member of the Dented Derby Club after a half-sheet of plywood split his hard hat in half. He’s since become a tireless advocate for safety and its central place within Barton Malow’s culture.

Safety as a Client Value

Safety isn’t just good for our people—it’s good for our clients. A safe jobsite means fewer delays, lower costs, and greater peace of mind.

With an Experience Modifier Rate (EMR, an industry benchmark used to compare a company’s safety record to its peers) in Michigan of 0.46 and an Interstate EMR of 0.54, both of which are well below the industry average, Barton Malow delivers projects that are not only safe but also efficient and reliable. Our safety culture protects your investment and your reputation.

Barton Malow Construction Safety Culture

Safety Week 2025: High-Energy Hazards

Senior Safety Manager Teresa Iaquinta explaining High Energy Hazards during Safety Week 2025

Barton Malow Safety Resources

Barton Malow Builders Safety Manual

Barton Malow Company Safety Manual

Mindy Schultz, CSP

Vice President of Safety

Mindy serves as Vice President of Safety at Barton Malow, where she leads a team of 50 safety professionals. In her four years at Barton Malow, she has made significant and impactful improvements to the safety program, first as a Director overseeing the industrial and self–perform division, and now as the Vice President of Safety overseeing the entirety of the Barton Malow construction enterprise.

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