On each project, the Field Crew Chief is ultimately responsible for the safety of the crew. However, each crew member is responsible for his/her own safety and is made aware of the risks and hazards of the job site during the two (2) "Take 5" safety meetings held onsite each day.

Additionally, the majority of HBK employees have taken the Kenny Construction Safety Training class, are confined space trained, are CPR and First Aid certified, and are trained to properly use an automated external defibrillator (AED). In addition, our field crews all receive the latest training and personal protective equipment (PPE) to help ensure their safety during all fieldwork. Several HBK employees have had training on emergency planning and response, and Rail Safety Training provided by Regional Railroad Operators.

HBK Safety Training Programs
Depending on the job requirements, many of the HBK employees are required to go through one or more of the following safety training programs.

American Red Cross’ Adult CPR/AET
HBK Employees are trained to recognize and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults and are provided the knowledge and skills needed to care for injury or sudden illness until professional medical help arrives. Training is complemented with hands-on practice and real-life scenarios while take-away materials serve as excellent refresher tools after training is completed. This comprehensive course meets training guidelines for first aid programs established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Confined Space Awareness
HBK employees are provided a basic understanding of confined space hazards and the general requirements of the OSHA Confined Space Standard. At the conclusion of this course, participants understand the difference between a confined space and a "permit-required" confined space. They also have a general understanding of the hazards associated with working in confined spaces and how to protect themselves from these hazards.

Construction Safety
Council Emergency
Response For Construction
Emergency planning and response has come to the forefront of our Nations agenda. With the development of the Department of Homeland Security and its threat advisory system, action items have been bestowed upon those who have responsibilities in industry. Maintaining vigilance towards accident prevention is the key to avoiding disaster, however, at the core of every safety program, there is an emergency action plan; the "what to do" in the event that something happens. HBK Employees learn the basic elements of OSHA's emergency action plan, become familiar with FEMA's management policies and understand the construction industry's role in Homeland Security.

Department of Aviation’s Security Credentials
For O’Hare International Airport
HBK Employees assigned to work at O’Hare International Airport are provided an understanding of the current laws, ordinances, regulations and procedural requirements established by the City of Chicago-Deportment of Aviation (DOA), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

O’Hare International Airport Airside
Construction Safety Training
HBK Employees are educated on what pre-cautions need to be taken when driving on services roads, terminal ramps, around aircraft, and ob both, active and close runways and taxiways. HBK Employees are trained on the following topics:

• Runway Incursions
• Driving on Non-Movement Areas
• Driving on the Airport Operations Area (AOA)
• Hazards Around Aircraft
• Getting Lost on the Airfield
• Airfield Familiarization
• Public Safety Response Areas
• Aircraft Accident Procedures