SAFETY – A Real Commitment 

The policy of Kaplan Corporation is that all aspects of operations shall be conducted in a safe and healthful manner. We recognize that safeguarding the health and welfare of our employees is of the highest priority. Safety meetings are held on a regular basis and courses are offered for all employees. All employees are trained in both safety and first aid.

Kaplan Corporation subscribes to the philosophy that accident prevention is an ongoing responsibility. Our commitment to safety extends not only to all employees, but to all subcontractors and visitors on our job sites. Our goal is to maintain accident-free construction operations.

As founding members of the ABC Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Self-Insured Group, Inc., Kaplan has been proactive in developing and enforcing a thoughtful, comprehensive, and effective safety program. We have been awarded the Associated Builders & Contractors National Platinum Safety Award, which in partnership with OSHA, represents a benchmark standard for safety.

AWARDS

Associated Builders and Contractors Accredited Quality Contractor
1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007,
2008, 2009

Associated Builders and Contractors
National Safety Merit Award 2005

Associated Builders and Contractors of Massachusetts
S.T.E.P. Award (Safety Training and Evaluation Process Award) in recognition of ongoing efforts in the development of a quality safety program
Platinum Level of Achievement: 2000, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Gold Level of Achievement: 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

National Trust for Historic Preservation
National Preservation Honor Award 2008, in honor of Washington Mills Building No. 1 at Washington Mill Lofts

Associated Builders and Contractors of Massachusetts
Excellence in Construction Merit Award, for Historical Restoration 2008, in honor of Washington Mills Building
No. 1 at Washington Mill Lofts

Associated Builders and Contractors of Massachusetts
Excellence in Construction Merit Award, for Commercial/Institutional, $1-5 Million, in honor of the Stone Institute Construction Project

Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, Silver Hammer Award, 2002
In recognition of Technology Square at 306 Belmont Street, a “construction and rehabilitation project that has made an extraordinary visual and aesthetic impact on the physical landscape of the community.”

American Society for Healthcare Engineering of the American Hospital Association
Vista Award Winner in honor of the Great Brook Valley Health Center, Inc. construction project

Architectural Woodwork Institutes Award of Excellence
For the Temple Emanuel Expansion Project, to honor the Architect/Designer for design of product, the owner's support of the design concept, and the Architectural Woodwork Manufacturer for the faithful execution of the design and quality criteria.

Best in Class in Studio Design
Studio “G”, a new 5.1 high-definition digital audio facility recently completed at the New England Institute of Art, was chosen as one of 19 best in class studio designs in North America by MIX Magazine.