PIPING SYSTEMS Achieves World-Class Safety Standards Through Platinum ABC STEP Program

Assonet, MA, April 20, 2021—PSI today announced it has achieved Platinum, the highest level possible, in Associated Builders and Contractor’s STEP Safety Management System, meaning the company is 242% safer than the industry average. Founded more than three decades ago, STEP has evolved into a world-class safety program that dramatically improves safety performance among construction industry participants..

“Clients can rest assured that we remain committed to providing a safe workplace; Safety first creates security for our families, co-workers and our clients. PSI has been participating in the ABC STEP Safety Management System since 2003 and we plan on continuing our participation for many years in the future.” says Pauline L Lally, previous CEO and owner of PSI.

STEP participants measure their safety processes and policies on key components through a detailed questionnaire with the goal of implementing or enhancing safety programs that reduce jobsite incidents.

“Safety is a journey, and that journey is possible because of systems like STEP, which enables ABC member contractors like PSI to have a safer and more productive jobsite,´ said Greg Sizemore, ABC vice president of health, safety, environment and workforce development. “Committing to total human health is essential to ensure both the physical and mental health and safety of our workforce, and I commend [company] for consistently fulfilling those commitments to raising the bar of safety performance.”

According to ABC’s annual Safety Performance Report, STEP participants, regardless of company size or type of work, and can reduce recordable incidents up to 85%, making the best performing companies more than eight times safer than the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics industry average. Ratings range from Diamond, the highest, to Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Participant.

To learn more about the STEP program, visit abcstep.org.