Tellepsen Achieves Extraordinary Safety Milestone

HOUSTON, Aug. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Tellepsen, a leader in commercial and industrial construction, is pleased to announce the achievement of a significant safety milestone.  The company has worked over 8 years and 6 million man-hours without a lost-time accident.

Tellepsen's path to this accomplishment started with a carefully developed strategy that engages every employee with a spirit of ownership for safety.  "At Tellepsen, safety is everyone's responsibility," says Susan Phillips, Tellepsen's Director of Safety. "It's not just a catchphrase; it's our way of life! We encourage and expect employees to report any potential safety issues immediately."

Phillips attributes the overwhelming success of Tellepsen's Safety Program to several factors, including monthly safety operations meetings, weekly departmental safety meetings, and the continuous improvement program carried out with Predictive Solutions, a proactive behavior-based safety system the company uses to analyze and mitigate risks. Tellepsen also recognizes and rewards individuals, departments, and the entire workforce when exceptional safety efforts are made.

Safety is a core value and an integral part of the Tellepsen culture.  Howard T. Tellepsen, Jr., Tellepsen's Chairman and CEO, noted, "At Tellepsen, keeping our people safe is a continuous and relentless mission.  This is truly a team effort; every level of the organization deserves credit for their contribution to the safety of our people. We are proud of our industry-leading safety performance that has contributed to our designation by the National Associated General Contractors as "Safest in the Nation" for two consecutive periods."

For additional information, contact Stephanie Peterson at 281.272.7905 or [email protected].

About Tellepsen

A leader in commercial and industrial construction, Tellepsen has been shaping Houston's skyline and industrial landscape for over 100 years. We provide innovative construction solutions to public and private sector clients throughout the Gulf Coast region.  Major market sectors include: Commercial, Corporate, Education, Government, Healthcare, Petrochemical, Religious, and Retail.  For more information, visit www.tellepsen.com.

For More Information
Stephanie Peterson
Tellepsen
Office: 281.272.7905
Mobile: 281.923.9136
[email protected]

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