Clean Air Company Earns ABC STEP Bronze Level Award for Construction Safety in 2026
March 6, 2026
Clean Air Company has been recognized for its commitment to construction jobsite safety, earning Bronze Level recognition in the 2026 ABC STEP® Health and Safety Management System
This recognition cements Clean Air’s status as an industry leader, evidenced by measurable reductions in jobsite incidents and an unwavering culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
What Is the ABC STEP® Safety Program?
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) STEP® (Safety Training Evaluation Process) program is one of the construction industry’s most established health and safety management systems.
Established in 1989, STEP provides contractors and suppliers with a structured framework to:
Measure safety performance:
- Benchmark against industry peers
- Implement best-practice safety policies
- Reduce jobsite incident rates
- Strengthen workforce accountability
According to ABC’s 2025 Health and Safety Performance Report, companies participating in STEP achieve incident rates up to 658% safer than the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics construction industry average, with total recordable incident rates dropping as much as 85%.
STEP is not an award for appearance; it is based on documented processes, policies, and measurable safety outcomes.
Why This Matters to Our Clients
Safety shapes project outcomes and drives results.
For our commercial and industrial clients in New Jersey, ABC STEP Bronze recognition means reduced project risk, fewer disruptions, strong compliance, lower liability, improved morale, and consistent delivery.
- Reduced project risk
- Fewer worksite disruptions
- Stronger compliance standards
- Lower liability exposure
- Improved workforce morale and accountability
- Greater consistency in project delivery
A robust safety culture safeguards our team, our clients, partners, and every community we serve.
Proactive safety systems mean smoother projects, predictable timelines, and uncompromised quality.
The Data Behind the Recognition
The real-world impact of STEP is documented in ABC’s annual Health and Safety Performance Report, which compiles safety data from participating contractors nationwide.
STEP participants complete a detailed evaluation covering key components of safety management, including:
- Leadership commitment
- Jobsite hazard analysis
- Training and education programs
- Incident investigation procedures
- Continuous improvement systems
Companies that actively implement STEP best practices consistently outperform industry averages in total recordable incident rates and lost workday cases.
Bronze Level status proves Clean Air Company’s safety processes not only meet rigorous national standards—they deliver measurable results.
A Culture of Safety, Not Just a Policy
“Safety isn’t a checklist—it’s who we are,” said Greg Slavin, President of Clean Air Company. “We work in complex environments where vigilance is mandatory. Achieving ABC STEP Bronze shows we protect our workforce and deliver projects without incident.”
Our Commitment to Safer Jobsites in New Jersey
As a New Jersey-based construction company serving clients in Woodbridge and surrounding communities, we continuously invest in:
- Ongoing workforce training
- Updated safety protocols
- Clear communication standards
- Leadership accountability
- Continuous process improvement
Every construction worker should return home safely. Every client deserves a partner dedicated to safety.
ABC STEP Bronze Level recognition further reinforces that commitment.
Contact Clean Air Company Today
Contact us today to discuss your project or learn more about our safety standards.