"Without the guy in the field, the company goes down the tube," said Charlie Campbell, the safety director for J.J. Kirlin Co. The Rockville, Md., mechanical contractor has 1,200 to 1,500 employees. Campbell knows that injuries in the field can, among other things, wound company morale, disrupt scheduling, and raise insurance costs. Effective safety programs are essential to protect employees and the company.
When it comes to getting workers to buy into a safety program, Campbell knows his stuff. Safety is critical for J.J. Kirlin Co., as the company's projects include sports, entertainment, and hospitality venues; correctional, manufacturing, biopharmaceutical, and medical facilities; and museum, government, and commercial buildings.