Abel Construction Company is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and environmental responsibility across all job sites. The company’s full-time safety department is staffed with experienced professionals trained and certified by respected organizations including OSHA, KCUC, MSD, KSHE, the American Red Cross, and others.

Abel’s Safety Professionals provide a comprehensive range of services, including:

• Health, safety, and first aid training

• Jobsite safety analysis and hazard mitigation

• Accident investigation and process hazard assessments

• Environmental and health monitoring

The department is equipped with advanced testing and monitoring tools to ensure the accuracy and reliability of its inspection processes.

As an ISO 9001:2015 registered company, Abel Construction’s safety standards reflect its commitment to quality, integrity, and excellence. The company’s philosophy—Total Prevention through Planning, Accountability, Training, and Education—is a foundational value that guides daily operations.

Abel Construction Safety Philosophy

1. Training & Certification
   All field superintendents are required to complete the 30-hour OSHA Construction training and be certified in First Aid and CPR. Additional site-specific training is provided as needed, and all superintendents undergo compliance training.

2. Employee Orientation & Substance Policy
   All employees and craftspeople receive safety orientation upon hire and must maintain a current drug-free certification. Random and post-incident substance abuse testing is conducted across the company.

3. Oversight & Management
   All safety and compliance training is conducted by Abel’s Safety Professionals and managed by the Director of Safety, with oversight from senior leadership.

4. Daily & Weekly Safety Briefings
   Superintendents conduct daily pre-shift safety briefings and lead weekly safety meetings focused on hazard recognition and mitigation.

5. Recognition & Incentives
   Superintendents and field employees are recognized quarterly and annually for maintaining injury-free workplaces and fostering safe environments.

6. Accountability & Culture
   Any compromise of Abel’s safety culture is promptly addressed. Penalties for unsafe behavior range from written warnings to termination.

7. Site Audits & Compliance
   Project sites are regularly audited by Safety Professionals. Findings are reported to Executive Management, and any non-compliance must be corrected immediately with preventive actions implemented.

8. Subcontractor Standards
   Subcontractors must meet strict qualifications, including a review of their past three years’ incident and experience modification rates. They are also required to submit proof of proper training for all personnel.

9. Subcontractor Compliance
   Ongoing audits of subcontractors ensure that hazardous conditions or practices are promptly corrected. Before starting work, all subcontractors must sign Abel’s Safety Addendum, committing to OSHA standards and any additional company-specific safety rules.

10. Authority to Stop Unsafe Work
    Every Abel Construction employee—including subcontractors—is empowered with the Authority to Stop Unsafe Work. Each team member carries a “Safety Coin”, a daily reminder of their duty to protect one another and uphold the company’s safety culture.

Abel Construction Company is committed to a philosophy of quality, integrity, excellence, and customer satisfaction. This dedication is exemplified by the company’s distinction as one of fewer than 1% of North American construction firms to earn ISO 9001:2015 certification.

ISO 9001:2015 is one of the most comprehensive and globally recognized quality management standards. Certification requires strict adherence to rigorous benchmarks in key operational areas including:

• Customer satisfaction

• Contract administration

• Management responsibility

• Quality control systems

• Purchasing procedures

• Data and document control

What ISO Certification Means for Abel Clients

As an ISO-certified company, Abel Construction delivers enhanced value and performance to clients by providing:

• Consistent, high-quality project execution

• Reliable documentation of decisions, actions, and issues

• Streamlined and transparent communication processes

• Structured record-keeping for both field and office operations

• A framework for understanding and incorporating client expectations and feedback

• A company-wide culture of continuous improvement

• Ongoing evaluation of employee training needs and effectiveness

Execution of Quality in the Field

Abel Construction’s commitment to quality doesn’t stop at certification—it’s built into every project, from planning to completion. This includes:

• Full enforcement of a comprehensive safety program

• Development and execution of detailed construction and site logistics plans

• Maintaining clean, safe, and organized jobsites

• Daily progress reports comparing actual work to project schedules

• Real-time updates to drawings, bulletins, field orders, and as-built documentation

• Continuous inspection and monitoring to ensure compliance with contract documents

Each project Abel undertakes is not just a reflection of the client’s business—it’s a real-world representation of the company’s own high standards. That’s why every project, regardless of size or complexity, receives the same top-level commitment to quality.

ISNetworld Member Contractor

Abel Construction is also a proud member of ISNetworld, an organization that streamlines contractor-client qualification and performance monitoring.

ISNetworld supports:

• The measurement of key performance metrics

• Transparent and clear communication between clients and contractors

• Improved operational sustainability

• Reduced qualification costs and stronger contractor-client relationships

• Enhanced compliance with client-specific and regulatory standards

By participating in ISNetworld, Abel Construction reinforces its commitment to accountability, compliance, and long-term partnership success.

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