Safety

On December 11, 2025, 20/20 Plumbing & Heating hosted our third Safety Stand Down of the year, shutting down all offices and field operations for the morning to collectively focus on one non-negotiable priority: safety.

At 20/20, safety is not just about protecting our employee-owners. It is about protecting everyone on the jobsite, builders, trade partners, inspectors, and anyone who steps onto a project where we are working. A safe jobsite is a shared responsibility, and as a leading plumbing and HVAC contractor, we take that responsibility seriously.

Why Jobsite Safety Goes Beyond Our Own Teams

Construction jobsites are dynamic environments. When one trade cuts corners, it impacts everyone around them. That is why our safety culture extends beyond our crews and into how we coordinate, communicate, and operate alongside other trades.

By shutting down operations for this Safety Stand Down, we sent a clear message: safety is not something we squeeze in between tasks. It is built into how we plan, execute, and deliver work for our builder partners.

Key Safety Topics We Covered

During the stand down, teams aligned on critical construction safety practices that help reduce risk across the entire jobsite.

Proactive Planning
We discussed the importance of planning ahead before work begins. Identifying potential hazards, ensuring proper equipment is available, and understanding site conditions help prevent accidents before they happen. Good planning keeps projects moving efficiently while protecting everyone involved.

Hazard Awareness
Jobsites change daily. Staying alert and recognizing new or evolving hazards is essential for maintaining a safe work environment. We reinforced the importance of speaking up and addressing issues immediately, not only for our own safety, but for the safety of all trades on site.

Consistent Jobsite Standards and Clean-Up
Clean, organized jobsites are safer jobsites. We emphasized consistent jobsite standards and proper clean-up practices to reduce trip hazards, improve workflow, and create a safer environment for every worker on site.

Safe Driving Practices
Safety does not start or end at the jobsite gate. Safe driving practices were discussed as an extension of our construction safety culture, recognizing that transportation between jobs is one of the most common risk areas in our industry.

Ladder Safety
Ladder safety was reinforced as a daily task that requires full attention. Proper setup, inspection, and use help prevent injuries that can impact not only the individual, but the entire jobsite schedule.

Reinforcing Awareness Through Hands-On Activities

To ensure information retention, we incorporated interactive activities during the stand down. One activity demonstrated how difficult it becomes to complete even simple tasks without full awareness and focus. The exercise highlighted how distractions, complacency, and rushing can quickly create unsafe conditions.

These activities sparked meaningful discussion and reinforced why awareness is critical, not just for individual safety, but for everyone working nearby.

A Safety Culture Built on Ownership and Accountability

As a 100% employee-owned construction company, 20/20 Plumbing & Heating believes accountability starts with ownership. Our employee-owners understand that the decisions they make in the field affect more than just themselves. They affect teammates, trade partners, builders, and the communities we serve.

Hosting our third Safety Stand Down of the year reflects our ongoing commitment to maintaining high safety standards across all projects. Safety is not a policy we reference occasionally. It is a mindset we practice every day.

At 20/20 Plumbing & Heating, safety is not optional. It is how we protect our people, our partners, and every jobsite we are trusted to be part of.