Safety First. Every Cut.
Safety isn't a program at CTS — it's built into how we select equipment and plan every project.
EMR Below Industry Average
Our Experience Modification Rate (EMR) consistently stays below the industry average of 1.0. EMR is the insurance industry's measure of a company's safety performance -- it compares your actual workers' compensation claims to what's expected for your industry and payroll size. A rate below 1.0 means fewer incidents than the norm.
For CTS, a low EMR is not just a number on a prequalification form. It reflects the daily discipline of our crews, the quality of our training programs, and the investment we make in equipment that keeps operators out of harm's way.
OSHA Compliance
Full compliance with OSHA standards including the 2016 Silica Rule -- not as a minimum bar, but as a starting point.
Written Safety Programs
Comprehensive site-specific safety plans, hazard analyses, and standard operating procedures reviewed and updated regularly.
Crew Training
Regular toolbox talks, equipment-specific training, and OSHA 10/30 certifications for field personnel. New hires complete orientation before stepping on a job site.
Incident Reporting
Near-miss and incident reporting systems that track, investigate, and correct issues before they become injuries. Transparency drives improvement.
Silica Dust Management
Crystalline silica is the single biggest health hazard in concrete cutting. OSHA's 2016 Silica Rule set the permissible exposure limit (PEL) at 50 micrograms per cubic meter and the action level at 25 micrograms per cubic meter. CTS meets and exceeds these requirements through a layered control strategy.
Table 1 Compliance
We follow OSHA Table 1 specified exposure control methods for each task and equipment type -- the most straightforward path to compliance.
Wet Cutting as Primary Control
Water suppression at the point of cut is the most effective method for controlling airborne silica. It is our default for all sawing and drilling operations.
HEPA Vacuum Systems
For interior work or water-restricted environments, HEPA-filtered vacuum dust collection systems capture silica at the source.
Respiratory Protection Program
Written RPP with fit testing, medical surveillance, and proper respirator selection for all exposed personnel.
Medical Surveillance
Baseline and periodic medical exams for workers exposed to silica, including chest X-rays and pulmonary function testing as required by OSHA.
Full Silica Compliance Guide
For a detailed breakdown of OSHA silica requirements for concrete cutting contractors, see our Silica Compliance Resource.
Equipment-Driven Safety
The safest way to do a dangerous job is to choose equipment that removes the operator from the hazard.
Brokk Robotic Demolition
Remote-controlled operation keeps the operator out of the hazard zone. No hand-held breaking, no exposure to falling debris, no silica inhalation at the point of impact.
Wet Cutting Systems
Water suppression controls silica dust at the source -- before it becomes airborne. This is the most effective engineering control available for concrete sawing and drilling operations.
GPR Scanning
Know what is in the concrete before you cut. Ground-penetrating radar locates rebar, conduit, post-tension cables, and embedded utilities -- preventing struck-by incidents and structural damage.
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