Gilbert Mechanical Recognized for Excellence in CHASE Safety Program

Gilbert Mechanical has been recognized for their exceptional achievements in safety through the Construction Health and Safety Excellence (CHASE) program, a prestigious initiative that sets the gold standard for construction safety in Minnesota. The recognition came during a special 20th Anniversary celebration honoring CHASE contractors who have demonstrated unwavering commitment to workplace safety.

As reported by AGC of Minnesota and shared on LinkedIn, CHASE members collectively achieved remarkable safety milestones in 2022. The program's contractors completed an impressive 33 million work hours with an incident rate of just 1.12, making CHASE jobsites more than 76% safer than the remainder of the Minnesota construction industry.

Gilbert Mechanical's participation in the CHASE program underscores the company's deep commitment to protecting its workforce and maintaining the highest safety standards. The CHASE program requires rigorous safety protocols, comprehensive training programs, and a culture of continuous improvement in workplace safety practices.

"Safety is not just a priority at Gilbert Mechanical—it's a core value that guides everything we do," industry observers noted. The company's recognition in the CHASE program reflects years of dedicated effort to create safe working environments for all employees, subcontractors, and partners on every project.

The 20th Anniversary celebration highlighted how CHASE contractors like Gilbert Mechanical have transformed construction safety in Minnesota over the past two decades. Through collaborative efforts, best practice sharing, and unwavering commitment to safety excellence, these companies have set a new standard for the industry.

This achievement is particularly significant given the inherent risks in mechanical contracting work, where employees regularly work with complex systems, heavy equipment, and challenging environments. Gilbert Mechanical's success in maintaining exceptional safety records while delivering complex projects demonstrates that safety and productivity can go hand in hand.