ABC STEP Award

LEC has been recognized annually by the Associated Builders and Contractors for their exemplary safety record through the Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) Program.  Each year, due to our commitment to safety and low worker's comp mod rate, our company has been certified as a "Gold Award Winner."  This program is outlined below. 

What is the STEP Program?
o STEP was created in 1989 by the ABC National Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) Committee to
recognize ABC member companies with exceptional safety records.

o STEP provides ABC contractor members with a consistent, effective tool to evaluate safety training
programs by using 20 standard “key components” of safety. Each key component focuses on specific
safety and training areas essential to a successful, effective safety training program.

o STEP highlights not only a company’s safety and training successes, but also helps to identify areas
where companies can improve their efforts to build a stronger safety program.

o STEP recognizes companies that go above and beyond OSHA requirements for a safe workplace!
What are the benefits of participating in the STEP Program?

o STEP helps members evaluate their safety training programs and areas where they can improve.

o STEP helps companies reduce workers’ compensation costs by building a stronger, more effective
safety training program.

o STEP helps companies increase productivity through fewer jobsite incidences.

o STEP can be used as a long-term evaluator of a company’s progress in building and maintaining their
safety training program.

o STEP provides recognition for ABC members who consistently provide a safe work environment not
only to employees, but to customers as well.