Safety & Sustainability

Protecting Our Workforce, Safeguarding Your Environment

At Dixie Contract, corporate responsibility is integrated into every phase of our field operations. For over 40 years, we have maintained a dual commitment to strict job site safety standards and sustainable building practices. We provide a secure environment for our craftsmen while delivering low-impact, environmentally responsible flooring solutions that protect our clients’ investments.

Uncompromising Job Site Safety

An efficient job site is a safe job site. Because GCs and institutional clients face tight timelines and significant liabilities, Dixie Contract maintains a proactive safety culture that actively minimizes risk and prevents project delays.

OSHA Compliance & Training

Our field supervisors and installation crews undergo rigorous OSHA training, ensuring strict, daily adherence to personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols, fall protection, and specialized equipment safety.

Dust Control & Silica Mitigation

To fully comply with OSHA’s crystalline silica regulations, all of our mechanical grinding, shot-blasting, and surface-preparation equipment is paired with certified HEPA dust-extraction vacuums to isolate debris and maintain indoor air quality.

Comprehensive Risk Management

We conduct daily Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) to identify and mitigate safety risks before work begins. This proactive approach maintains a strong safety record and an excellent Experience Modification Rate (EMR), keeping your project liability low.

Sustainable Flooring Solutions

Modern commercial projects demand materials and practices that contribute to environmental wellness, healthy indoor air quality, and green building certifications. Dixie Contract aligns your design goals with proven environmental stewardship.

Low-VOC Material Specification

We prioritize the selection and installation of low-VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) adhesives, sealants, primers, and resinous coatings. This prevents off-gassing and ensures a healthy, safe indoor environment for building occupants immediately following installation.

LEED Tracking & Compliance

We actively assist project architects and GCs in securing LEED credits. Our team manages the critical paperwork, verifies high recycled content, sources regional materials, and provides the exact submittal documentation required for certification.

Responsible Waste Management

We minimize job site waste through precise digital estimating and layout planning. Furthermore, we partner with manufacturer reclamation programs to actively divert scrap carpet tiles and resilient materials away from landfills.