Safety / Site Reviews
For commercial and residential construction in AL, FL, GA, LA, and MS
Capitol Materials shares a lot with our fellow GMS companies. These include our exceptional product knowledge, relationships with the industry’s top manufacturers, and a commitment to competitive pricing. But our #1 shared priority is ensuring the safety and satisfaction of our customers and employees.
Your Safety is Our Concern
Capitol Materials has dedicated safety managers who work closely with our customers and their general contractors. These pros strive to ensure all safety guidelines are met and that proper equipment is used when we make deliveries to commercial and residential jobsites across the Southern U.S.
In addition to our comprehensive product offerings, Capitol Materials stocks a full line of safety products including:
- Fall protection equipment
- Safety glasses
- Dust masks
- Hard hats
- Ear plugs
- High-visibility safety wear
- Gloves
We also perform regular inspections of our vehicle fleet and conduct full safety and site reviews for our customers. If you have a jobsite that requires specialized or dedicated safety training, let us know, and we can help!
Certified Crews
Capitol Materials trains and certifies all operators in-house, so they are prepared to safely deliver materials to your jobsite. We hold weekly training sessions on safety for all employees, and we even offer a safety incentive benefit program for our stockers and warehouse workers. Our employees are trained to:
- Recognize safety hazards
- Develop safe work practices
- Follow all established safety rules
- Respond to unsafe conditions
- Use personal protective equipment
It is the practice of our company to make sure all managers and supervisors focus primarily on creating a safe work environment for employees and ensuring that they have received proper training. We also perform drug and alcohol testing on all our teams.
OSHA and DOT Compliance
Capitol Materials understands the importance of OSHA when it comes to the health and safety of our workers. We are committed to full compliance with OSHA and DOT laws and regulations, and in this spirit, we conduct regular jobsite visits to check for crew compliance.
With respect to OSHA, our employees are trained in:
- Walking-working surfaces
- Hazard communication
- Housekeeping
- Personal protective equipment
- Material handling
- Power industrial trucks
With respect to DOT, our employees are trained in:
- Controlled substances, alcohol use and testing
- Safety fitness procedures
- Qualifications of drivers
- Driving of commercial motor vehicles
- Parts and accessories for safe operation
- Hours of service drivers
- Inspection, repair, and maintenance
- Transportation of hazardous materials
- Smith System driver improvement training for all drivers
Capitol Materials is committed to being your go-to source for safe, quick, efficient delivery for all your commercial and residential construction materials across the Southern U.S.
Visit any of our construction yards in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi or contact us today to see how we can help.