SAFETY &
COMPLIANCE
With over 80 years of combined industry experience, we operate under strict safety standards designed to protect our employees, clients, infrastructure, and the communities we serve. Our commitment aligns with the requirements of utilities, large general contractors, and mission-critical facilities.
Experience Modification Rate (EMR)
EMR: Available Upon Request
Appalachian Energy and Infrastructure (AEI) maintains a strong safety performance record and provides EMR documentation to qualified clients and partners as needed.
OSHA Training & Safety Commitment
Appalachian Energy and Infrastructure (AEI) is fully committed to OSHA compliance and continuous safety education.
- OSHA safety training for all field personnel
- Ongoing toolbox talks and job-specific safety briefings
- Supervisor and crew lead safety oversight
- Compliance with federal, state, and client-specific safety requirements
- Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and task-based risk assessments
Drug & Alcohol Policy
Appalachian Energy and Infrastructure (AEI) enforces a strict Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy to ensure a safe and professional work environment.
- Pre-employment screening
- Random drug and alcohol testing
- Post-incident and reasonable suspicion testing
- Zero-tolerance enforcement aligned with client and utility standards
Confined Space & Competent Person
We maintain qualified personnel and procedures for work involving confined spaces and utility environments.
- OSHA-compliant confined space training
- Designated Competent Persons on applicable projects
- Hazard identification, air monitoring, and access control
- Continuous monitoring during operations
Utility Locate & Damage Prevention
Appalachian Energy and Infrastructure (AEI) strictly adheres to all utility locate and damage prevention regulations.
- Compliance with 811 / One-Call requirements
- Mandatory utility locates prior to excavation
- Damage prevention best practices
- Crew training on underground and aerial utility awareness
Our Commitment
Appalachian Energy and Infrastructure (AEI) is committed to delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality turnkey fiber installations across the United States. Safety is not just a policy—it is a core operational value embedded into every project we execute.