SAFETY CULTURE

At VCL Construction & EWC CANADA, safety is built into how we plan, manage, and deliver our work. 

Our safety culture is supported by leadership, management, site supervisors, subcontractors, and frontline workers. Everyone involved in our projects has a role to play in maintaining safe, organized worksites and protecting the people working on and around them. 

Whether operating as VCL Construction or EWC CANADA, our priority is the same: to manage our work responsibly and make safety part of the daily construction process.

WE ARE PROACTIVE AND RESPONSIVE

Safe projects require planning, communication, and accountability. Our Health and Safety Program is designed to help identify, manage, and reduce risks before they lead to incidents or delays. 

Led by our in-house Director of Safety, Brian Funk, the program supports safe construction practices across our work. Brian provides dedicated oversight and guidance, but safety does not rest with one person alone. Every member of our team is expected to understand safe work practices, recognize potential hazards, and take action when concerns arise. 

When a health or safety concern is identified, we respond quickly and take the necessary steps to mitigate or eliminate the risk. 

We work to minimize disruption wherever possible, but we are prepared to pause work when needed to protect workers, project partners, and the public.

BENEFIT TO THE OWNER

A strong safety program protects more than the people on site. It also supports the overall success of the project. 

Safety hazards, workplace incidents, and unexpected site conditions can create delays, increase costs, and introduce avoidable risk for owners. By identifying concerns early and addressing them properly, our team helps maintain safer worksites, reduce disruption, and support more predictable project delivery. 

For owners, consultants, trades, and project partners, our approach to safety provides confidence that risks are being actively managed throughout the construction process.