line, and is protective of its workforce tends to do a better job overall,” Carpenter says. Because of this philosophy, Griffith Company’s workforce is able to focus on its core values without cutting corners or taking unnecessary risks, resulting in a safer, more reliable service for clients. That service, much like a positive feedback loop, has poured value back into the ESOP, which in turn yields even better service to the company’s customers. Carpenter comments on the stability and growth of the company’s ESOP, saying,“In my eight years with the company, the ESOP has grown steadily. It’s really a wonderful way to retain our workforce and give them a better and more comfortable retirement.” Parallel to the ESOP culture, Griffith Company’s safety culture is another cornerstone of its success. Safety is not just a priority; it is ingrained into daily operations. “Safety is a constant within our workforce development; our teams are actively trained on it. We train daily and conduct safety audits during projects. We even work with our project managers and inform them of how to best handle and manage hazardous or even regulated materials,” Carpenter says, noting that this is especially crucial for some of the highly toxic materials that they handle, like asbestos. Griffith Company takes the handling of its hazardous materials so seriously that, in addition to its efforts, it even enlists third-party certified industrial hygienists 39 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 09 GRIFFITH COMPANY
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