"I have worked for the state in the Department
of Labor & Industry for several years. I realized in my early months here that DEW Construction was proactive, engaged in sincere efforts to
work safe and was committed to work safe from management on down. I believe Vermont is privileged to have an employer like DEW Construction in the state,working safe and leading other businesses to work safer. You really have made a difference."

— Laura K. Collins, Esq.
Commissioner, VT Department of Labor & Industry

SAFETY/RISK MANAGEMENT

Safety: Includes all safety and health initiatives
Risk Management: Includes all commercial insurance, loss prevention and claims management initiatives

Because both initiatives interface with and affect each other, DEW has integrated them into one program directed by one manager.

Employees and customers alike benefit from this acclaimed program that delivers a safety-first construction environment, an industry leading insurance program, and an enviable loss prevention track record.

The acclaimed program:

First in the nation construction company invited to participate in OSHA’s SHARP (Safety, Health and Achievement Recognition Program). SHARP honors companies in high hazard industries with exemplary safety and health programs. DEW was accepted in 2004 and continues to be a certified SHARP company.
First Vermont business to receive the Governor’s Award for Outstanding Workplace Safety in the large employer category -2005.
Consistent sub 0.90 EMR with excellent loss to premium ratios and the only Vermont contractor to which our insurance company offers a workers compensation dividend plan.
Absolute best insurance rates and maximum discounts for all lines of coverage, including OCP and builders risk policies.

For more information please contact DEW’s Safety/Risk Manager.

For references please contact:
Scott Meyer, Manager, Project WorkSAFE, 802/888-0620
Dave Holton, President, The Essex Agency, 802/878-5334