Granite Alaska Region Receives Governor’s Safety Award of Excellence

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Granite (NYSE:GVA) has received the Governor’s Safety Award of Excellence from The Alaska Safety Advisory Council for 2020, marking the sixth time in nine years the company has achieved this recognition. This award underscores Granite's commitment to safety, health, and environmental practices, based on rigorous OSHA performance metrics. Regional Safety Manager Chris Rodriguez highlighted the importance of safety as a core value within the company. Granite is recognized as a leader in the construction and infrastructure sectors, emphasizing its dedication to maintaining a top-tier safety culture.

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• Granite awarded the Governor’s Safety Award of Excellence for 2020.
• Sixth time winning this award in nine years showcases sustained safety excellence.
• Recognition reflects Granite's commitment to strong safety and environmental practices.

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WATSONVILLE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Alaska Safety Advisory Council has awarded Granite the Governor’s Safety Award of Excellence for outstanding achievement in safety, health, and environment for 2020.

The Governor's Safety Award of Excellence is awarded to companies with sustained safety excellence and a commitment to continuous improvement. Awards are based on safety and environmental systems and performance metrics, reviewed from Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety data. This is the Alaska team’s sixth time receiving this award in the last nine years.

“This award recognizes Granite’s commitment to safety—a commitment to ensure everyone returns home safe and healthy at the end of the day,” said Granite Regional Safety Manager Chris Rodriguez. “Our team continues to prove that our motto Safety By Choice is not an extra step in what we do, but rather is at the core of everything we do.”

Granite congratulates each member of the Alaska Team, who all contributed to the efforts towards collective safety goals and whose work continues building upon a world-class safety culture, one day at a time.

For more information, visit akgshc.com/about.

About Granite

Granite is America’s Infrastructure Company™. Incorporated since 1922, Granite (NYSE:GVA) is one of the largest diversified construction and construction materials companies in the United States as well as a full-suite provider in the transportation, water infrastructure and mineral exploration markets. Granite’s Code of Conduct and strong Core Values guide the Company and its employees to uphold the highest ethical standards. Granite is an industry leader in safety and an award-winning firm in quality and sustainability. For more information, visit graniteconstruction.com, and connect with Granite on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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FAQ

What award did Granite receive for 2020?

Granite received the Governor’s Safety Award of Excellence for 2020.

How many times has Granite won the Governor’s Safety Award?

Granite has won the Governor’s Safety Award six times in the last nine years.

What is the significance of the Governor’s Safety Award for Granite?

The award recognizes Granite's commitment to safety and excellence in health and environmental practices.

Who acknowledged Granite's safety achievements?

The Alaska Safety Advisory Council acknowledged Granite's safety achievements.

What company is recognized for its safety commitment in Alaska?

Granite (NYSE:GVA) is recognized for its commitment to safety in Alaska.