ASPLUNDH
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– Kevin Burt , MD
system for its staff and works with the industry to improve standards . “ We ’ re about whole , industry-wide safety and actively participating in utility working groups to share that information ,” says Burt .
Small wonder , then , that when new health and safety legislation came in this year , Asplundh was barely affected . “ We have a history and culture of exceeding the legislation , so for us it was a very easy transition .”
What Burt has seen changing is the client ’ s role in setting and enforcing health and safety standards . “ Our clients are stepping up . They are understanding their vital role in health and safety and understanding the first principle that we have to take reasonable steps to ensure any risk to our employees is
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