The short answer
A real safety program is written, trained, applied to every job through a site-specific plan, backed by equipment inspection, and recorded. For exterior work at height, it also covers fall protection, rope descent rules and roof anchors.
What it should include
- Written program: policies, responsibilities and procedures
- Training: classroom and hands-on, before job-site work, with ongoing refreshers
- Certification: technicians certified before any at-height work
- Site-specific safety plans for each job
- Equipment inspection: lifts, swing stages and rope-access gear on a routine schedule
- At-height rules: fall protection, rescue planning, weather limits, secured tools
- Anchor verification: the owner's written anchor confirmation before rope descent
- Incident reporting and review
- Records you can review
What to ask for
| Document | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Written safety program | The policies exist |
| Training and certification records | Crews are trained for the work |
| A sample site-specific plan | The program is applied job by job |
| Equipment inspection logs | Gear is maintained |
| EMR and TRIR | Past performance. See EMR and TRIR explained |
Why it matters to you
Their safety record is your liability. Choosing a safety-first, fully insured, W2 partner is one of the simplest ways a property manager can reduce risk. See the roof anchor and fall protection compliance guide.
S&K's program
S&K technicians receive classroom and hands-on training before any job-site work. Every at-height job has a site-specific safety plan built around OSHA standards, with anchor verification and a certified crew. Equipment is inspected and serviced on a routine schedule. See safety and compliance.
Score every bidder with the vendor qualification scorecard, or read the full Vendor Selection, Compliance, and Procurement guide. To qualify S&K, ask for our certificates of insurance and safety documentation, or request a quote.
