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Protecting What Matters Most

At Puffer-Sweiven, safety is more than a priority. It's our number one core value.

Nothing we do is more important than the safety of our employees, customers, and communities. That's why we've launched Goal Zero, a companywide commitment to preventing accidents, injuries, and environmental incidents through personal accountability, proactive hazard awareness, and shared responsibility.

Our goal is simple: everyone goes home safe.

More Than a Program. A Mindset.

Goal Zero isn’t a slogan or a one-time initiative. It’s a mindset that guides how we work every day, whether we're supporting a customer site, driving to a job, working in a service center, managing a project, or collaborating in an office.

Safety is a shared responsibility that influences how we make decisions, perform our work, and care for one another.

Our Commitment to Workplace Safety

Zero Injuries
Protecting the health and well-being of our employees, contractors, and customers.

Zero Incidents
Building safe habits, processes, and work environments.

Zero Environmental Events
Operating responsibly and minimizing environmental impact.

Everyone Has a Role

Strong safety cultures are built through learning, communication, and accountability. Every employee is empowered to:
  • Speak up if something doesn't look right
  • Stop work when conditions are unsafe
  • Share lessons learned
  • Report hazards and near misses

Goal Zero in Action

Our Goal Zero focus areas reinforce awareness, best practices, and shared responsibility across our organization.
Drive Safely
Drive Safely
Operate company and personal vehicles responsibly.
Use Correct PPE
Use Correct PPE
Wear appropriate protective equipment for the task at hand.
Prevent Falls
Prevent Falls
Identify fall hazards and use proper protection.
Operate Forklifts Safely
Operate Forklifts Safely
Follow safe operating procedures and training requirements.
Prevent Chemical Exposure
Prevent Chemical Exposure
Understand hazards and follow handling procedures.
Control Hazardous Energy
Control Hazardous Energy
Apply lockout/tagout and energy isolation practices.
Protect Hands and Fingers
Protect Hands and Fingers
Recognize pinch points and use proper safeguards.
Handle Materials Safely
Handle Materials Safely
Lift, move, and store materials using safe techniques.

Employee-Led. Safety-Focused.

Our PS Be Safe committee supports Puffer-Sweiven's Goal Zero initiative by promoting safety awareness, encouraging employee involvement, and helping strengthen our culture of safety across the organization.

Made up of employee representatives from across the company, the committee works to share best practices, reinforce safe work habits, support safety initiatives, and keep safety at the forefront of everything we do.

Through education, engagement, and continuous improvement, PS Be Safe helps turn our commitment to safety into action.

Protecting People. Strengthening Performance.

Safety is more than compliance.

It's how we protect our people, support our customers, strengthen our culture, and honor the responsibility we share as employee-owners.

When safety comes first, everyone benefits: our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve.

Through Goal Zero, we are building a culture where safety is not just expected. It's embraced, practiced, and strengthened every day through continuous learning and shared responsibility.