Protecting Our People and the environment

Safety and Environmental

We’re getting Georgia home, starting with our most valuable asset—our people.

Our Philosopy

Safety At Every Level

At C.W. Matthews, protecting our people and the traveling public is the most important measure of our performance. We hold firmly to our conviction that every team member must return home safely at the end of every shift—no exceptions, no excuses. Safety forms the foundation of our company’s success.

Those who are part of C.W. Matthews know our safety culture demands 100% buy-in. Every member of our team is held accountable and responsible for each other’s safety—from the most entry-level position to the company’s President and CEO. We empower everyone, regardless of their position, to be a safety leader by speaking up so that safety is never compromised.

Differentiators

Components of Our Safety Culture

Over the years, we’ve developed building blocks for our safety culture. No single component or tool can guarantee safety, but together they form a program with proven results.

Training

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Training

Safety training starts on day one of employment, and continues until the day of retirement. We believe there is always room for improvement and refresher training. Training includes specific operations and general safe practices.

Technology

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Technology

We continue to add state-of-the-art vehicles to our fleet with advanced accident-avoidance safety features, dash cameras, technology that limits cell phone use while operating, and more to help ensure safe operations.

Communication

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Communication

All team members are encouraged to contribute to safety meetings held by their supervisors. Employees are asked to discuss the work for that day and identify potential safety hazards and how to perform the work safely. They’re a chance to identify the work for that day and address potential safety issues before going to work.

Safety Rating

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Safety Rating

C.W. Matthew works hard to uphold industry safety standards on our projects and facilities. Thanks to our efforts, we consistently meet or exceed the industry standards.

Certifications

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Certifications

Our operations team members are certified in a number of areas including confined space, excavation and trenching, fall protection, first aid and CPR, as well as many other operator safety certifications.

PPE

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PPE

At C.W. Matthews, we ensure all team members are not only provided with up-to-date PPE, but also are held accountable to wearing it whenever necessary. Proper use of PPE sets the tone for all safety.

Safety Leaders

Improving Safety for Our Entire Industry

Today, C.W. Matthews is committed to changing the role of safety—not just within our company, but within our industry as a whole. We believe a rising tide raises all ships. To that end, we’re doing all we can to set the standard of safety excellence for others to follow—from safety training that starts on day one, to investing in technologies that help eliminate risks. We are defining what it means to work safely for the next generation of builders.

Responsible Partner

Environmental Efforts

C.W. Matthews is committed to preserving our state for generations to come. We continually innovate to make our products and services environmentally sustainable.

RAP Production

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RAP Production

Few people outside our industry know that asphalt is the most recycled construction material available. We use Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP) in many of our mix designs to reduce the overall amount of new materials being used. In fact, some of our mix designs are made up of more than 30% recycled material, making them almost completely sustainable products.

Energy Efficiency

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Energy Efficiency

We keep our facilities up to date with state-of-the-art components for control quality and overall efficiency of our plant operations. By continually upgrading our plants, C.W. Matthews is working toward our goal of reducing our overall carbon footprint.

Tier 4 Diesel

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Tier 4 Diesel

A substantial portion of our heavy equipment fleet consists of Tier 4 Diesel machines, which meet the strictest EPA emission standards for off-highway engines. These limit the amount of soot and nitrogen oxide being put into the environment.

Erosion Control

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Erosion Control

We go to great lengths to ensure the quality of the natural environment we work in. We provide extensive training of our field inspectors and cooperate with the State Environmental Protection Division to ensure the highest level of environmental protection.

Who Safety Impacts

Protecting our people, our partners, and the traveling public

Highway construction projects involve numerous team members and have a direct impact on countless citizens who travel through worksites every day. As a heavy Highway Contractor, our safety responsibilities include multiple groups:

The people of C.W. Matthews are the reason our company exists. Our safety culture is built upon the protection of every employee, and our commitment to getting every worker home safely at the end of their shift.

Our People

On any C.W. Matthews project, we treat our subcontractors and project partners like family by looking out for their safety just as we do ours.

Our Partners

By nature, our roadway projects impact millions of motorists who drive through our work zones each and every day. We operate to ensure safe passage for the duration of our projects.

Traveling Public

Why I Work Safe

“I work safe because you never know who you’re inspiring. We all have a greater impact on individuals than we can imagine.”

Alonso Rodriquez
Safety Manager

"That’s just how we do it at Matthews. We put our people first, always."

Randy Chester
Senior Superintendent