Helix Electric named one of nation’s safest construction companies

Helix Electric was recognized for having one of the nation’s top construction safety and health programs in 2022 by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). The association, which oversees the prestigious AGC-WTW Construction Safety Excellence Awards, an annual ranking of construction safety and health programs, noted that 47 other companies were also selected as winners for their commitment to safety and occupational health management and risk control. 

“We invest so much time and energy in organizing what is a very rigorous awards program because this is a vehicle for elevating the safety and health of the industry” 

“By finding and highlighting some of the very best industry safety and health programs, we are seeking to elevate safety and health within the entire industry.” 

Helix Electric was judged and selected as the second-place winner in the specialty division, with over 4-million work hours. Fordice noted that there are multiple winners because the awards are distributed for several divisions and categories, based on the amount and type of work performed. He added that the AGC-WTW Construction Safety Excellence Awards winners are selected by a panel of five independent safety and health professionals within the construction industry. “These firms developed and implemented exceptional safety and risk control programs through continuous improvement and maintenance of their safety and health management systems,” said Fordice. Final judging for the awards program took place during the contractors’ association’s annual convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

"Helix Electric has always placed the safety and well-being of our employees as our top priority,” said Victor Fuchs, president of Helix Electric of Nevada. “We believe that a safe workplace is not just a moral obligation, but also a critical element for business success. We are proud to have been recognized as one of the safest construction companies in the nation, and this achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our team. We will continue to invest in safety training and equipment to ensure that every employee returns home safely at the end of each day."