Recognize • Respond • Respect

Construction Safety Week 2026 builds off the headline “All In Together” and the progress we’ve made. We’re centering around three pillars: Recognize, Respond, and Respect to build a unified call to action on high energy, high hazard work to prevent serious injuries and fatalities.

Recognize the presence and impact of High Energy / High Hazards / STCKY Activities

Recognize focuses on the identification and recognition of high energy, high hazards and STCKY – the stuff that can kill you and the importance of having a common framework for early identification of these high energy hazards. When hazard discussions incorporate tools like the Energy Wheel model, recognition rates improve by 30%, significantly enhancing on-site safety awareness. This shared framework makes it easier for everyone to spot hazards and respond quickly. By working together with one clear framework we can help prevent serious injuries and save lives.

Respond by putting direct controls in place

Responding to recognized hazards by putting in place direct controls during the planning phase is key to preventing SIFs during construction. Applying the Hierarchy of Risk Controls is one of the most effective ways to manage hazards and ensure adequate controls are in place prior to beginning work. This step is crucial for turning hazard recognition into actions that protect workers and the communities in which we work, prevent incidents, and embed health and safety into every phase of the project.

Respect every hazard, every person, every life and every role in safety

Respect High Energy / High Hazards / STCKY activities by planning for and implementing the direct controls to prevent serious injuries and fatalities. Every team member plays a critical role in planning and executing these direct controls—at every step of the project. If something changes, we stop, we reassess, and we replan. This change process is continuous and is how we own and respect health and safety.

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