Safety
Culture & Initiatives
Hill is dedicated to nurturing a safety-centric culture through employee engagement and the establishment of leading indicators. In tandem with our team of safety professionals, our executives, project managers, engineers, and foremen conduct regular site safety observations to gather valuable data for safety performance evaluation and improvement opportunities. We have modernized our reporting system for near misses, good catches, and stop work situations by leveraging technology to facilitate seamless sharing of information across our organization and incentivizing employee participation.
Recognizing the need for tailored approaches to pre-task planning across our divisions, we have introduced innovative methods such as video technology and safety apps to enhance communication and hazard identification. We developed a “Pre-Task Plan” (PTP) board that creates engagement among our craftworkers. The PTP board helps identify our tasks, the hazards and challenges associated with the tasks, and the controls needed to address them.
By the Numbers
OSHA Metrics
- 2024 EMR – 0.62 / Industry Standard 1.00
- 2023 Lost-Time Incident Rate (LTIR) – 0.61 / Industry Average 1.3
National Awards
2023
Safety Innovation Award
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning
Contractors’ National Association
(SMACNA)
2022
Safety Excellence Award
Category #5
Mechanical Contractors
Association of America
Regional Awards
2023 Safety Excellence Award
Chicagoland Associated General Contractors
AGC's Construction Safety Excellence Awards
The Associated General Contractors of America’s Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA) recognize construction companies who excel at safety and health performance. This program closely examines each candidate’s commitment to safety and occupational health management and risk control.
CSEA judges look for evidence of company management commitment, active employee participation, safety training, work site hazard identification and control, and safety program innovation.
2023 Safety Innovation Award
Coalition for Construction Safety
Safety Innovation Award
The Coalition for Construction Safety (CCS) is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to the elimination of construction and facilities maintenance jobsite injuries and illnesses with the ultimate objective of returning construction and maintenance workers home to their families, friends and communities free from harm.
Safety Innovation Award: The Safety Innovation Award is presented to a company who has developed an innovative program or initiative that has bolstered their safety efforts.
- 2023 Hill Mechanical Corporation
- 2022 Superheat FGH Services
- 2021 Gaylor Electric
- 2020 Pepper Construction
2022 Safety First Award Best Comprehensive Safety Program
Safety First Award Best Comprehensive Safety Program
Formed in 1933, the West Suburban Association of Plumbing Contractors (WSA) is comprised of plumbing contractors signatory with the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local 130 UA.
The WSA serves its membership by fostering and maintaining a cooperative, collaborative relationship with its union partners. WSA members are represented by trustees who serve on the Plumbers Pension Fund, Plumbers Welfare Fund, and Joint Apprentice Committees.
2022 Safety First Award 50,000-100,000 Man-hours
Safety First Award 50,001-100,000 Man-hours
Formed in 1933, the West Suburban Association of Plumbing Contractors (WSA) is comprised of plumbing contractors signatory with the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local 130 UA.
The WSA serves its membership by fostering and maintaining a cooperative, collaborative relationship with its union partners. WSA members are represented by trustees who serve on the Plumbers Pension Fund, Plumbers Welfare Fund, and Joint Apprentice Committees.