Safety
Safety starts before the first bucket hits the ground.
Every excavation begins with planning — locating utilities, reviewing the sequence of work, and making sure every crew member knows the hazards of the task in front of them.
Our approach
Planned work is safe work.
Underground work carries real risk — open excavations, existing utilities, heavy equipment and active jobsites. Our approach is straightforward: plan the task, verify conditions, protect the crew, and keep communication open between operators, ground crews and the general contractor.
- 01Plan the task
- 02Verify conditions
- 03Protect the crew
- 04Keep communication open
In practice
What that looks like in the field.
- 01
Jobsite Safety
Site-specific hazards are reviewed before work begins and re-evaluated as conditions change throughout the project.
- 02
Personal Protective Equipment
Crews work in the PPE required for the task and the site, including hard hats, high-visibility apparel, eye protection and protective footwear.
- 03
Equipment Inspections
Equipment is inspected before use and issues are reported and addressed before that unit returns to production.
- 04
Utility Locating
Existing utilities are located and verified prior to excavation, with careful excavation practices around marked lines.
- 05
Pre-Task Planning
Daily pre-task planning covers the sequence of work, excavation protection, access and the hazards specific to that day's activity.
- 06
Crew Communication
Operators, spotters and ground crews maintain clear communication around active equipment and open excavations.
- 07
Traffic Control
Traffic control is implemented where required by the project, jurisdiction or working conditions.
- 08
Quality Control
Installation is checked against plans and specifications, with testing and inspection coordinated as the project requires.
Compliance
Certifications & programs
Irish Star Construction works in compliance with applicable safety requirements for each project and jurisdiction.
OSHA 10
Construction outreach training for jobsite hazard recognition and worker safety.
OSHA 30
Supervisory-level construction safety and health training.
Trenching & Shoring Safety
Excavation protective systems, soil classification and shoring best practices.
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