SafetySMART Success Story: Building a Unified Safety Culture
- Cottingham & Butler
- Mar 28
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 10
When one of Iowa's largest construction companies, operating six distinct business entities, needed to strengthen their safety program, the challenge was clear: transform multiple independent safety approaches into one cohesive strategy.
Safety Program Assessment
Initial evaluation of the company's six business units revealed significant opportunities to enhance their safety programs. Each operation maintained its own safety protocols, creating inconsistencies in their risk management approach and limiting their ability to leverage shared best practices.
Our diagnostic revealed critical areas for improvement:
Fragmented safety programs across construction operations
Inconsistent regulatory compliance protocols
Varying levels of safety committee effectiveness
Unaligned accident investigation procedures
Different approaches to safety training and goals
The SafetySMART Solution
The Cottingham & Butler team utilized SafetySMART's diagnostic tool to assess each entity's safety program maturity and develop a unified approach. Our comprehensive solution included:
Standardized safety program implementation across all operations
Enhanced safety training protocols and materials
Structured safety committee development
Unified accident investigation procedures
Measurable safety goals and metrics
The program's ability to generate a detailed risk summary and solution roadmap proved particularly valuable, allowing leadership to visualize strengths and opportunities across their six business units.
Elevate Your Safety Program
SafetySMART delivers diagnostic insights focused on regulatory compliance, safety program management, and organizational safety culture. Our evaluation identifies your current strengths and provides tailored recommendations to enhance your safety program.
Schedule an initial assessment to benchmark your safety practices against industry standards and receive strategic recommendations for enhancing your safety program's effectiveness.