STEP Program
Safety Training & Evaluation Process (STEP)
STEP – Merit based safety recognition for the merit shop!
Established in 1989 by the ABC National Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) Committee, the Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) program was developed and written by contractors, for contractors. There is no charge for this service, and your responses are strictly confidential. For more information, contact Crystal Brennan at Crystalb@abcnm.org.
Why Join?
Safety is a priority – with STEP, you can improve it
Organized approach for analyzing and developing safety and loss prevention programs
The Key Component system forms a 20-point guide to starting, updating or auditing a company-wide safety program
Incorporates both OSHA-required safety data with self-assessment requirements to give a full, wide-ranging report on the entire nature of a company’s Safety Program
Designed to benefit both large and small contractors alike
Recognition for ABC members at both National and Chapter level, with various recognition events held throughout the year.
Can also lead National Safety Excellence Awards and Accredited Quality Contractor recognition
2012 STEP data shows STEP participants beat BLS national averages in a number of areas, leading to benefits both when bidding for business and negotiating insurance rates.
