Duran & Venables Training & Safety Awareness Program

The recipient of several distinguished safety awards, Duran & Venables takes all measures to ensure our employees are fully trained, educated and compliant with state and local safety rules and regulations. Our Training and Safety Awareness Program is a reflection of this deep commitment to our team and our belief that safety always comes first.

Training includes:

• Certification in trenching and excavation standards for all project managers, superintendents, foremen, and lead personnel.
• Forty-hour hazwhopper training
• Annual grading, forklift, and bobcat training
• DOT safety compliance training
• Commercial driver training
• First aid and CPR training
• Flagger training
• Unlawful harassment training
• Quarterly company-wide Super Safety meetings. Meeting agendas cover:
  • Hazardous Communication Program review
  • Drug and alcohol recognition in the workplace
  • Hazcom training regarding use of asphalt related products
  • Accident reporting and training
  • USA markings awareness and identification training and review
  • PPE and heat stress awareness
  • New technology in excavation
  • Review of field employee survey
  • SWPPP awareness and responsibilities