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A Culture of Safety

At Vericon Construction, safety stands as the cornerstone and an essential component of how Vericon builds better. We uphold safety as a fundamental value in our mission to collaborate with clients, craft superior spaces, operate responsibly, and deliver exceptional outcomes. 

Vericon Construction is proud of our award-winning safety culture. Our entire organization is committed to the safety and success of every project. Vericon is consistently recognized by top organizations, including the Associated General Contractors and the State of New Jersey for our outstanding safety record. We have an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of 0.583, well below the industry average of 1.0. Vericon is currently ranked as one of the safest in New Jersey based on our EMR by the New Jersey Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau (NJCRIB). This is a direct reflection of our dedication to a safe workplace and our ‘Safety First’ attitude. Vericon is vetted and approved by ISNetworld and Avetta.

Safety Awards

Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey (ACCNJ)

  • Zero Lost Workdays: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015, 2014,
    2012, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005
  • Lost Workday Incident Rate Below the National Average: 2016, 2011

NJ Governor’s Occupational Safety & Health Awards Program

  • Citation of Merit: 2017, 2012
  • Division of Public Safety & Occupational Safety & Health Certificate: 2018
    • Awarded to a company, facility, or department that has participated in the program for two consecutive calendar years without lost time from a work-related injury or illness.
  • Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development Certificate: 2019
    • Awarded to a company, facility, or department that has participated in the program for three consecutive calendar years without lost time from a work-related injury or illness.

Highwire (formerly ConstructSecure)

  • Gold Safety Award: 2022, 2021

  • IMPROVING SAFETY PRACTICES INDUSTRY WIDE

Vericon Construction builds better and is committed to raising awareness of safety standards and improving practices throughout the industry; we actively participate in OSHA’s Annual Safety Stand Down Week and the annual “Safety Day” sponsored by the Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey.