EH&S Compliance in a
Fast Growing Company
2016 Environmental Health & Safety Communications Panel SymposiumSeptember 13, 2016 1
INTRODUCTION
Nestor Popowych, A.I.A.Executive Vice President, Principal Architect
Chair-SAC EH&S Committee
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WHO IS SAC WIRELESS?
Core Business:Fully Integrated Network Solutions:
• Site Development• Architectural and Engineering Design• Construction Services• Equipment Installation• Commissioning and Integration• Operations and Maintenance
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COVERING THE BASES: PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE
1st BaseIndustry PAST
2nd BaseSAC
PRESENT
3rd BaseIndustry FUTURE
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1983-1984- Commercial cellular service launched in Chicago. - Divestiture of AT&T finalized.- 90 markets and 900 FCC Applications!- Need for tower workers was HOT!
1ST BASE – WIRELESS INDUSTRY……PAST
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1985-1986- Cellular’s first commercial market emerges and Chicago gets a taste of
competition - 1,000 cell sites across the U.S.
1987-1988- 1 Million cellular subscribers !
1ST BASE – WIRELESS INDUSTRY……PAST
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Someone had to build these towers & fast!
Safety?Training? Priorities?
1ST BASE – WIRELESS INDUSTRY……PAST
1981
1989
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Growth of industry is exponential. Demand for specialty construction is
at an all time high.
1991-1992 - 10 million cellular subscribers !- Aggressive campaign to license Cellular One
trademark to non-wireline carriers nationwide.- 10,000 cell sites across the U.S.
1ST BASE – WIRELESS INDUSTRY……PAST
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High time to prioritize safety!
1st Base – WIRELESS INDUSTRY……PAST
1981
1989
1990
1992
1995
2+million subscribers 10+million
subscribers&
+ 50,000 sites
2015
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Safety Awareness
2nd Base-SAC……PRESENT
1996-2005
2012-2013
• Founders form Site Acquisition Consultants specializing in Site Development Services
2006 - 2007
• Expanded into Western half of the U.S.
• Began self perform A&E, Construction and Technical services
• Established turnkey capabilities
• Realigned business into Professional Services (Site Development with A&E) with a national focus on Network Infrastructure Services (Construction and Technical Services) to Midwest region
• Expanded into DAS services
2008-2011 • Developed Engine Room™ to perform all national AZP work
• Awarded largest DAS build by AT&T (Chicago’s Merchandise Mart)
2014
• Established as AT&T Turfing vendor
• Established as Sprint Preferred Vendor Program (PVP) provider
SAC GROWTH TIMELINE • Nokia acquires SAC
• Executing major work for all 4 Wireless Carriers across all Service Lines.
• Opened Northeast, Southeast, West regional offices.
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2016
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2nd Base-SAC……PRESENT
Accomplishments• Demands that all field employees complete three full weeks of training before they are even allowed in the field.
• Has a full understanding of what it takes to maintain compliance through strong, effective processes and procedures including disciplined oversight in the field through safety audits and compliance assessments
• Sets company expectations that employee safety is absolutely paramount in SAC values
Bill KozielPresident & CEO
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2nd Base-SAC……PRESENT
Cloud Based
Incident Reporting
Partnerwith
Avetta
Central Training Center
Strong EH&S
National Team
Partner with
SuppliersRolling Fleet
SACBEST
PRACTICES
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2nd Base-SAC……PRESENT
SAC Safety Initiatives
EH&S National team committed to excellence Manage Safety based on ANSI, NFPA & ASME Management & Contractor Training Programs Safety Toolbox for Training Quarterly Safety Campaigns & Weekly Safety
Topics Enhanced Environmental Control Policy Service on NATE Wireless Safety Task Force &
NWSA Board of Governors
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