Safety Standards at AES - One Vendor, Improved Efficiency
Hiring one vendor for your plant results in reduced safety hazards – less downtime, fewer inefficiencies, and no worries about miscommunications. At AES, we take safety very seriously, making it our life’s job to improve safety every step of the way.
This is why we cross-train all of our employees, so as one vendor, we can handle whatever you need. Get the same quality of work, no matter the service, from start to finish with the same personnel! We provide crews that are familiar with plant safety and operating procedures.
At AES, we are safely providing services and products to optimize operational efficiency because we are The Efficiency Experts. See how we handle safety on every job – and how improved safety can be better for plant performance.
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Safety Basics
Safety is central to everything we do at AES—from our daily operations to long-term project planning. We maintain strict adherence to OSHA standards and implement proactive safety programs. This ensures the well-being of every employee, contractor, and client we serve.
Our team undergoes regular safety training and jobsite evaluations to minimize risk and uphold a culture of accountability. We believe that productivity and safety go hand-in-hand, and we’re committed to continuously improving our protocols to maintain the highest standards across all our work environments.
For that reason, our safety basics really are the basics:
- Stay alert at all times and practice the 20-20-20 rule
- Wear the right clothes for the job and weather
- Use the right tools
- Learn how to lift properly
- Don’t be a prankster
- Be tidy and keep a clean workplace
- Report any safety issue, from any crew
- Get first aid immediately
- Back your safety program
- Never take a chance, always have a plan
Safety in Practice
What does safety for AES look like, in the office or on the job?
Monday Meetings: We conduct an all-hands-on-deck meeting where we review all projects from the week before and discuss what coaching is needed to move forward
Routine Safety Meetings: It’s not just Monday mornings: AES teams have daily pre-shift safety briefs, daily toolbox safety meetings, mid-shift safety briefings, and new-task safety briefings
Project Field Leads and Safety Documentation Managers: We implement field leads and safety managers to ensure worker safety compliance, AES site compliance, and site site-specific safety procedures are followed at all times
Innovative Teams: Questioning attitudes are encouraged and rewarded; AES employees are always on the lookout for safer ways to perform their duties
20-20-20 Rule: Every 20 minutes, take 20 seconds to scan 20ft around you for safety and report any safety issues that are noticed
How Do We Implement Safety on the Job Site?
Stop Work Authority Policy
AES promotes and encourages all employees, no matter their position, to use their authority to stop any work they consider to be unsafe. This even includes the work being done around them by other vendors.
We feel strongly about safety and want to make sure everyone goes home at the end of the day. Coaching others on safety can be difficult, but when done in a positive and professional manner, great results are achieved. You will always notice AES crews acting with a safety-first mindset.
Prevent Complacency with Key Safety Tips
Getting complacent on a job can have emergent consequences. We work hard to stimulate our crews and remind everyone of good safety practices so it doesn’t become stale or repetitive.
- Active communication
- Perform pre-shift and mid-shift inspections
- Report good catches, near misses, and incidents
- Participate in safety training
- Regularly review safety procedures
- Stay alert and focused
- Follow safety protocols consistently
- Stay updated on safety regulations
Good Housekeeping is a Safety Standard
Wherever AES crews are, you can rest assured that we have good housekeeping practices, and our staging areas are neatly organized. Keeping our work area clean and tidy helps set the stage for a job well done. Be on the lookout and see the difference with AES.
Safety First for Efficiency: Ask for One Vendor To Do It All
At AES, safety is directly tied to efficiency, and that means fewer delays, reduced downtime, and more consistent results for your plant. By hiring one cross-trained team that understands your plant’s safety protocols and operating procedures, you minimize miscommunication and avoid the risks that come with juggling multiple vendors.
AES crews are trained to follow strict OSHA standards, conduct daily safety briefings, and keep jobsites clean and organized, all of which contribute to smoother operations. With safety embedded into every step—from planning to execution—we help ensure your projects are completed faster, more reliably, and without costly interruptions.
In short, safety drives efficiency—and at AES, that’s what makes us The Efficiency Experts.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What safety measures does AES use to ensure efficient job site performance?
AES enforces OSHA standards, conducts daily safety briefings, uses cross-trained crews, and maintains clean, organized work areas to minimize downtime and ensure efficient plant operations.
2. How does AES prevent safety complacency among employees?
AES combats complacency through active communication, daily inspections, reporting near misses, ongoing training, and constant reinforcement of safety procedures.
3. What is AES’s Stop Work Authority Policy?
AES empowers all employees to halt any unsafe work—regardless of who is performing it—prioritizing a safety-first culture across all job sites.
4. How does hiring one vendor like AES improve plant safety and efficiency?
Hiring AES as a single vendor reduces safety risks, limits miscommunication, and ensures consistent work quality through cross-trained teams familiar with plant-specific safety protocols.
5. What regular safety practices are standard at AES?
AES holds Monday all-hands meetings, daily pre-shift and toolbox safety talks, mid-shift briefings, and new-task safety reviews, all led by field and safety documentation managers.
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