Safety at Lee Mechanical
Safety isn’t just a department, it’s a daily mindset for us.
Our Safety Culture
A Culture That Owns Safety
Whether we’re managing complex shutdowns or supporting long-term client operations, our top priority is making sure every employee goes home in the same condition they arrived, or better.
We believe safety is everyone’s responsibility, from project managers to new apprentices. Employees are empowered to stop work, speak up, and suggest safer ways to get the job done.
Our internal motto says it best:
“See something, say something.”
“Every 20 minutes, take 20 seconds, and look 20 feet around you.”
Training & Programs
Real Training. Real Results.
We invest in ongoing training that gives our teams the knowledge and confidence to make the right call in real-time. Our programs include:
Job-Specific Safety Protocols
Daily and Weekly Safety Briefings
Up-to-Date OSHA, MSHA, and Site-Specific Training
Equipment and PPE Training
New Hire Onboarding & Refresher Courses
We regularly update our materials to reflect the latest safety regulations and best practices, because staying current is critical.
Employee Involvement
Feedback That Shapes the Field
We create space for team members to speak up and suggest improvements.
Our supervisors and foremen regularly bring field feedback into safety reviews.
Many of our everyday practices were shaped by insights shared from the jobsite.
Safety isn’t something we hand down, it’s something we build together.
Safety in Action
Planning Ahead to Protect the Team
We plan for safety from the start. Every project begins with a review of job-specific risks, led by project managers, superintendents, and our safety team.
Together, we identify potential hazards and address them through engineered controls, equipment selection, or safe work planning.
Certifications & Recognition
Recognized, Certified, and Committed
From safety to craftsmanship, our commitment to quality has earned us industry recognition and long-standing client trust. We hold certifications and participate in third-party safety evaluations to ensure we meet or exceed industry standards.
Ask us about our most recent EMR rating, ABC Safety Awards, and trade certifications.
Over the past four decades, Lee Mechanical has proudly received:
Awards by Year
2025
NSC Awards
Superior Safety Performance – Buckman Laboratories (10+ year without a Lost-Time Injury)
Safety Leadership – ADM Quincy (5 years+ without a Lost-Time Injury)
Safety Leadership – Fabrication Shop (5+ years without a Lost-Time Injury)
Safety Leadership – ADM Quincy (5+ years without a Lost-Time Injury)
2025 Occupational Excellence Achievement (being equal to or below 50% the national average for Lost-Time Injuries)
Perfect Record – ARGOS Martinsburg (1 year + without a Lost-Time Injury)
ABC Member Award
2025 Gold
2024
NSC Awards
Superior Safety Performance – Buckman Laboratories (10+ year without a Lost-Time Injury)
Safety Leadership – ADM Quincy (5 years+ without a Lost-Time Injury)
Safety Leadership – Fabrication Shop (5+ years without a Lost-Time Injury)
2024 Occupational Excellence Achievement (being equal to or below 50% the national average for Lost-Time Injuries)
2024 1 Million Work Hours Award Without a Lost-Time Injury
ABC Member Award
2024 Platinum
2023
NSC Awards
Superior Safety Performance – Buckman Laboratories
Perfect Record – ADM Quincy (1 Year + without a Lost-Time Injury)
Perfect Record – Buzzi Unicem Festus
Safety Leadership – Fabrication shop
2023 Industry Leader Award (https://www.nsc.org/newsroom/nsc-honors-34-organizations-with-industry-leader-a?srsltid=AfmBOorMcCPN6IfvLtqeS0SFcw9qRpzQl8VU_9hdSyhgSJHR9uYHwxsm )
Perfect Record – Mitchell K4 Project
Perfect Record Award – Missouri Cobalt
2023 Significant Improvement Award (Reducing Lost-Time Injuries by 50% or more from the previous year)
2023 Occupational Excellence Achievement (being equal to or below 50% the national average for Lost-Time Injuries)
ABC Member Award
2023 Diamond
2022
NSC Award
Perfect Record Award – Missouri Cobalt
Perfect Record Award – ADM Quincy
Perfect Record Award – Buzzi Unicem Festus
Superior Safety Performance – Buckman Laboratories
Safety Leadership – Fabrication Shop
2022 Occupational Excellence Achievement
ABC Member Award
2022 Platinum
2021
NSC Awards
2021 Occupational Excellence Achievement
2021 Significant Improvement Award
Superior Safety Performance – Buckman Laboratories
Safety Leadership Award – Fabrication Shop
Perfect Record – Missouri Cobalt
Perfect Record – ADM Quincy
ABC Member Award
2021 Platinum