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In honor of National Construction Safety Week, the P1 Safety Team reminds everyone to be vigilant of slip, trip, and fall hazards. Slips, trips, and falls are often a top cause of workplace injuries. Tripping, falling, or slipping injuries account for more than 300 fatal - and 20,000 nonfatal - fall injuries annually since 2013 [Center for Construction Research & Training]. P1 has had their share of these injuries in the past, with a recent increase. Learn how to mitigate or eliminate these type of injuries. SOI: STOP, OBSERVE, IMPLEMENT Familiarize yourself with surroundings utilizing the SOI before starting in a new area, and stay aware of changes using the 20x20x20 rule: Every 20 minutes, take 20 seconds & observe changes within a 20 ft. area. LOOK Never put your feet where your eyes haven’t been. CLEAR PATHS Good housekeeping should not just be done in your own work area, but also walking paths for others. GOOD LIGHTING A trip hazard becomes more of a hazard if you can’t see it. APPROPRIATE FOOTWEAR Make sure working boots are in good condition and provide good traction. SAFE WORKING SURFACE Uneven ground, weather, or spills increase tripping potential. SAFEST PATH Take the safest path of travel- sometimes the shortest path isn’t always the safest. COMMUNICATION Report any hazards and alert others until they can be corrected

P1 associates like Accounting Manager Morgan Lassise have been participating in the Kansas City Corporate Challenge for 15 years. “It’s a truly unique event specific to the Kansas City area – most cities in the U.S. do not hold similar events,” Morgan said. Kickball, tug-of-war, and archery may sound more like...

P1 recently received the “Overall Excellence, Large Company” award from Turner Construction. The award recognizes trade partners who demonstrate overall job performance excellence, and exemplify outstanding dedication and commitment to delivering a high-quality product safely and on time for Turner clients. P1 was nominated for projects spanning both electrical and mechanical...