Safety

BANICKI’S SAFETY PROGRAM & MANAGEMENT

At Banicki, safety isn’t just a priority – it’s our core commitment, driving every decision from bid time through project completion. Led by Senior Safety Manager Chris Rodriguez, CHST, and Safety Manager Marc Momcilovich, CSP, CHST, Banicki’s Safe and Sound® Injury and Illness Prevention Program is a cornerstone of our work. This award-winning program, implemented across every level of our projects, brings rigorous accountability and industry-leading standards to our fields teams, subcontractors, and suppliers alike. Every project team is fully engaged in maintaining safety excellence, from the very first stages of preconstruction, where potential risks are identified and mitigated through engineering controls and construction best practices.

Our outstanding Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of 0.56 underscores Banicki’s steadfast commitment to safety, achieved through full-team buy-in and proactive safety strategies. We enforce a zero-tolerance policy for compromising safety, reinforced by Banicki’s culture where every operation undergoes a comprehensive safety audit before work begins. Each operation has a customized Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Plan, shared openly with our clients, underscoring our dedication to the safety of our field teams, the public, and all stakeholders at every construction phase. Additionally, Banicki’s teams conduct daily and weekly pre-shift safety briefings, ensuring that every field member understands the day’s tasks, associated risks, and mitigation plans.

AWARD-WINNING SAFETY LEADERSHIP

Banicki’s Safety Manager, Marc Momcilovich, CSP, CHST, was honored as the 2024 Arizona AGC Safety Professional of the Year. This prestigious recognition highlights not only Marc’s exemplary safety leadership, but also the exceptional standards of Banicki’s safety program, which is among the finest in the nation.

What sets Marc apart is his hands-on approach in the field and his dedication to the continuous improvement of field teams. His leadership in safety training and mentorship builds a strong foundation of safe practices across every project. Banicki conducts job-specific safety training for all field teams before mobilization, ensuring our workforce is thoroughly prepared. Marc, a certified trainer in multiple safety areas, conducts in-depth training sessions and micro-training workshops monthly to reinforce our commitment to safety. His certifications include:

  • OSHA Outreach Trainer for Construction Industry
  • OSHA Excavation Competent Person
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver® Instructor
  • AHA First Aid, CPR, and AED Instructor
  • Forklift Trainer
  • Fall Protection Trainer
  • Trainer of Self Propelled and Boom Supported Elevating Work Platforms

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SAFETY PROGRAM & PERFORMANCE

Banicki was honored with the 2023 ARTBA National Contractor Safety Award for outstanding safety performance. This prestigious award, granted to the firm with the nation’s top safety program, record, and execution, underscores Banicki’s unwavering commitment to safety excellence at every level of our operations.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA (AGC)

Banicki was one of only four contractors in Arizona to receive the prestigious National Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Safety Award for achieving outstanding safety performance in 2023. This marks the second consecutive year that Banicki has been honored with the National AGC award, recognizing our commitment to excellence in safety and our achievement of a zero-incident rating.