Pro Con earns 2008 Assoc. Builders and Contractors NH/VT chapter safety award for SIC Code 15

Pro Con Inc. of has earned the first place award for SIC Code 15, firms having over 200,000 Man Hours, from the Associated Builders and Contractors NH/VT chapter. The ABC award exemplifies Pro Con's commitment to safety and distinguishes the firm's excellent safety record. "Safety is the company's number one priority. Pro Con has a designated safety officer, a comprehensive safety manual, and very strong safety training and continuing education programs for our employees in both field and office environments," said Richard Lambert, executive vice president of Pro Con. "Continuous measures are taken throughout the course of every Pro Con project to maintain a high level of safety and quality and we work closely with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to ensure our employees and our jobsites remain as safe as possible. As an added measure, Pro Con employs Construction Risk Management (CRM) to review all of our projects every two weeks to address potential safety issues." ABC NH/VT Chapter Safety Award Program recognizes companies with outstanding safety performance. The awards provide the companies and their employees with tangible evidence of their excellent safety performance and the awards serve as a valuable prequalification tool for owners. The program gives contractors the opportunity to compare their safety record with national averages and against general contractors of similar size, performing similar types of construction. "This safety award is a reflection of our firm's commitment to service, safety and quality," stated Mark Stebbins, CEO of Pro Con Inc. "Pro Con is proud to be the first place recipient of the ABC safety award and we will continue to work with the ABC, OSHA, the Department of Labor and the State Attorneys General to improve our process and provide the safest environment possible for our workers."