Safety
The Cornerstone of Our Culture
Safety is more than something we talk about. We incorporate it into everything we do. That means we provide our people with the programs, tools, time and training to do what needs to be done without cutting corners or taking unnecessary risks. From the 51ÉçÇøfamily and senior leaders to our newest team members, we ask everyone to promise to focus on their own safety and the safety of everyone around them, whether at work or outside of it.
The truest measure of safety performance is seeing our people return home safely each day. We are honored to receive awards from our industries and partners recognizing we do all we can to support this critical initiative.
Our Cornerstones
Just as a cornerstone is a foundation on which a structure rests in construction, we developed and implemented 51ÉçÇøCornerstones of Health, Safety, and Environmental to provide our people with 12 actionable ways to demonstrate safety-first actions.
Legacy of Safety
A Lasting Impression
Michels’ fate was in peril in our earliest days. Our founder, Dale Michels, was critically injured when a crude side boom fell onto him, crushing his hip. His recovery took more than a year. Day-to-day operations were left in the hands of Dale’s first employee and the crew members who believed in Dale and his goals.
Commitment to Safety
Dale eventually made a full recovery. The accident left a lasting mark on his family and the fledgling company. To this day, the 51ÉçÇøfamily remains passionate about safety so other families can avoid a similar experience. That commitment is the framework for Michels’ safety culture and our promise to providing crews with sophisticated, well-maintained equipment.
MI-Promises
Our award-winning MI-Promises campaign was born from a straightforward idea of asking all of our people to make a promise to their loved ones to not perform or stop any work that is or appears to be unsafe and to keep themselves and others out of harm’s way.
- MI-Promises
- Promise Me
- Our Core Values
- Core Values in Action
Safety in Action
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