As a company we take safety seriously and are proactive and aggressive in our approach to safety. As a result our (EMR) rate clearly shows the benefits of our safety program and the positive actions of our safety department and our field employees.

YEAR	VE EXPERIENCE MODIFICATION RATE
2008	.5616
2007	.5550
2006	.4987
2005	.5321
2004	.4454
2003	.5265
2002	.6430

In 2002 we were awarded the NATIONAL AGC AWARD FOR SAFETY IN THE CATEGORY OF SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR OVER 500,000 HOURS.

Valley’s goal is to reach a zero accident level, which is addressed from the top down. Every quarter management reviews the safety policies and procedures in the corporate safety manual to make improvements. Valley gives bi-monthly safety training to its foremen on a number of subjects, such as new hire orientation, excavation, trenching and shoring, and accident investigation. The meetings also provide a sounding board for the foremen to compare safety concerns on their jobsites and work out solutions together.

All workers at the company are encouraged to voice any safety concerns or issues to their supervisor or the safety director. Employees can also voice their concerns to the company safety directors who make weekly jobsite visits and conduct safety walks.