Posts Tagged ‘Safety Recognition’

National Safety Month: A Closer Look at Egan’s Safety-Driven Culture

Thursday, June 26th, 2025

Creating a safe work environment takes more than a checklist. It takes people—engaged, committed, and looking out for one another. At Egan Company, safety is a leading core value, and during National Safety Month, it becomes the spotlight. This annual observance is a reminder to pause and refocus, not only on policies and protocols, but on the people they’re designed to protect.

Egan’s approach to safety extends beyond compliance. It’s built into the company culture and reinforced through daily decisions. Whether it’s a daily safety planning exercise or training, the focus remains the same: prevent injuries, protect each other, and ensure everyone gets home safely at the end of the day.

Building a Culture of Safety—Together
A strong safety culture is driven by shared responsibility. At Egan, that means encouraging every team member to speak up, ask questions, and offer solutions. In honor of National Safety Month’s “employee engagement” theme, Egan invited team members’ families to contribute their perspectives—with kids submitting safety-themed artwork that reminded everyone why we do this work in the first place. The message was clear: safety doesn’t stop at the jobsite. It impacts families, friends, and communities.

Keeping Our Guard up Outdoors
Outdoor Electrical projects present their own challenges—from moving equipment and changing weather conditions to limited visibility near roadways. That’s why Egan places special emphasis on outdoor safety, particularly when crews are working near traffic. Staying visible, alert, and protected with proper PPE isn’t just protocol—it’s essential.

Wellbeing Is Part of the Plan
Physical safety is only one part of the equation. Mental and emotional wellbeing are equally important. Recognizing this, Egan promotes resources that support the whole person—from hydration and rest to stress management and mental health tools. A well-supported team is a safer team.

In May, Egan observed Mental Health Awareness Month by sharing practical tools, resources, and reminders to prioritize mental wellness. That message carries directly into National Safety Month, reinforcing the idea that safety isn’t just about avoiding injuries—it’s about protecting the people behind the helmets and high-vis vests, in every sense of the word.

As one of America’s Safest Companies, Egan continues to uphold its reputation by cultivating a culture that places safety and wellbeing at the forefront. This recognition reflects not just past achievements, but a continued commitment to improvement, accountability, and the belief that every person deserves to work in a safe and supportive environment. National Safety Month may happen once a year, but at Egan, the commitment to safety is constant. The goal is always the same: continuous improvement, zero injuries, and a workplace where safety isn’t just expected—it’s embraced. By listening, engaging, and supporting one another, Egan continues to build a culture that protects people, supports wellbeing, and raises the bar for what it means to work safely. Want to see what safety looks like in action? Check out how the Egan team celebrated Safety Month across the company by following us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Egan Company Earns Governor’s Safety Awards

Wednesday, July 24th, 2024

Every year, the Minnesota Safety Council recognizes top organizations who display excellence in occupational injury prevention. These Governor’s Safety Awards were announced at a ceremony on April 30 and recognized a number of Egan Company teams who achieved success in maintaining low incident rates in 2023. 

Egan’s teams recognized at the 2024 Governor’s Safety Awards ceremony included: 

  • Automation, Technology, and Service – Diamond Award
  • Mechanical – Diamond Award
  • Industrial Controls – Gold Award
  • Electrical Special Projects – Silver Award
  • Egan Company – Silver Award

In 2023, Egan Company achieved its lowest recordable incident rate in company history: 1.27. Every day, Egan employees show up to work dedicated to the task at-hand and the safety of themselves, their colleagues, and their environment. By taking time to put safety first, we were able to do better work and go home safely.

America’s Safest Companies Distinction

Friday, December 18th, 2020

Recognized for its ongoing commitment to worker safety and health, comprehensive training programs and risk management efforts, and a lower than industry average injury and illness rate, Egan Company has once again been named one of America’s Safest Companies.

EHS Today named 10 organizations to the 2020 list of America’s Safest Companies, including firms with a few dozen employees to multinational corporations with tens of thousands of employees. Together, these organizations all have one thing in common: to provide a safe working environment for their employees.

Being named one of America’s Safest Companies is a tremendous honor!” said Reid Romer, Egan Company Safety Director. “When I think about safety at Egan, I think about our people.  Our dedicated teams enable us to progress along our journey to safety excellence and to continue to grow, evolve, and excel safely within our organization.  I am so proud of what we’ve accomplished together. I believe the best is still to come.

Within Egan, a safety department was first established in 1986. Having been founded in 1945, it may surprise some that Egan had gone over forty years without a dedicated safety program. Today, Egan maintains an ongoing, aggressive commitment to provide all employees with a safe and healthy place of employment. 

“We have a true ‘Safety Culture’ at Egan Company. Everyone believes in our safety programs and is acting and responding to do our work in the safest way possible,” said Duane Hendricks, Egan Company President & CEO. “We have good safety results because of our many safety initiatives and the involvement of everyone. This sets us apart and keeps our people focused and safe.”

Egan continues to move forward in the belief that work-related injuries are preventable, but we can never claim to control all the variables. What we can control is how we collectively work together and support each other to promote safety.

“We do not focus on our safety for an award, we focus on safety to keep our people safe. But it is exciting to know Egan is recognized for safety once again!” Hendricks adds.

All award recipients were honored at EHS Today’s Virtual Safety Leadership Conference on November 10. A feature was published in a special section in the November issue of EHS Today magazine (read more here).

Egan Company Named One of America’s Safest Companies

Friday, December 4th, 2020

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (December 4, 2020) EHS Today once again selected Egan Company as one of America’s Safest Companies for its commitment to worker safety and health.

The 10 organizations identified as America’s Safest Companies represent safety excellence and come in all shapes and sizes, including firms with a few dozen employees to multinational corporations with tens of thousands of employees. Together, all chosen organizations have one thing in common: to provide a safe working environment for their employees.

“Being named one of America’s Safest Companies is a tremendous honor!” said Reid Romer, Egan Company Safety Director. “When I think about safety at Egan, I think about our people. Our dedicated teams enable us to progress along our journey to safety excellence and to continue to grow, evolve, and excel safety within our organization. I am so proud of what we’ve accomplished together. I believe the best is still to come.”

Egan Company maintains an ongoing, aggressive commitment to provide all employees with a safe and healthy place of employment. Through its safety program, on-going safety training, safety policy and practices, and a full-time safety team, employees are given knowledge and skills to ensure their own safety in the workplace.

“We have a true ‘Safety Culture’ at Egan Company. Everyone believes in our safety programs and is acting and responding to do our work in the safest way possible,” said Duane Hendricks, Egan Company President & CEO. “We have good safety results because of our many safety initiatives and the involvement of everyone. This sets us apart and keeps our people focused and safe.”

All award recipients were honored at EHS Today’s Virtual Safety Leadership Conference on November 10 and featured in a special section of the November issue of EHS Today magazine (read more here).

About Egan Company

Egan Company is a privately-owned, specialty contractor providing building trades to general contractors, engineers, building owners, property managers, and facility engineers. Specialties include: electrical, mechanical, curtainwall/glazing/metal panels (InterClad), millwrights, building technology, controls and system integration, and 24/7 service. Egan serves every stage of a building and provides in-house expertise in planning, design and engineering, construction, and maintenance. For more information about Egan Company, visit www.eganco.com.

About EHS Today

EHS Today, formerly known as Occupational Hazards, is a part of Penton Media, Inc. The publication informs safety, health, and industrial hygiene professionals in the manufacturing, construction, and service sectors about trends, management strategies, regulatory news, and new products that help them provide safe and healthy work sites. Since 2002, America’s Safest Companies has honored more than 200 organizations for their unwavering commit­ment to worker safety and health and environmental stewardship. 

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Why We Work Safe – Photo Contest

Thursday, September 1st, 2016

SafetyPhotoContestENDOver 180 employees submitted 324 photos during August’s safety photo contest – Why We Work Safe! Employees were encouraged to show each other what it is that makes them work safely both on and off the job.

The photos represented family, friends and neighborhood gatherings, vacations, hobbies like boating, gardening, fishing, and hunting, and other events that drives them to work safely so they can go home at the end of each day.

The winners of the contest won an evening at a Twins game with a guest and Jim Malecha, Egan Company President & CEO, and Duane Hendricks, Egan Company Chief Operating Officer.

Check out the photos on our Company Facebook page!

Grand Casino Team Recognized for Safety

Saturday, July 30th, 2016

Matt T Safety ChampionWe are the safest contractor on the Grand Casino-Mille Lacs expansion project for the month of July! Thank you to PCL Construction for recognizing Egan with this safety award.

Matt Tembruell, Plumbing Field Leader, was also recognizes as July’s Safety Champion on the Grand Casino-Hinckley jobsite. Congratulations to both Matt and the entire team for this acknowledgment. Egan continues to maintain safety as our number one priority among both office and field projects – we appreciate the recognition for our dedication!