Safety Supports People First

Safety is More Than a Priority—it is a Fundamental Part of Our Culture.

Safety is a shared responsibility across all our brands. We empower our teammates to take ownership in fostering a strong safety culture. We continuously evaluate and improve our safety performance by implementing best practices, monitoring regulations, and reinforcing safety excellence in everything we do.

Safety from Our Leadership

“We are laser-focused on making sure our team members make it home safely each day; or as we like to say, your most important destination is your last stop—home."

Pat Chrzanowski, President, Orkin U.S.A

Safety as a Business Imperative

Safety is a core driver of business success, operational excellence, and cost reduction. At our company, safety is a top priority—for the well-being of our teammates and the communities we serve. Safety directly connects to our business strategy through our continuous improvement values and our four strategic goals.

Customer Loyalty

Our safety performance impacts customer relationships and our ability to serve our customers and deliver peace of mind. Our safety efforts protect our teammates, customers, customer property, and the environments in which we work.

Growth Mindset

A growth mindset is about embracing challenges, learning from failures, and seeking opportunities to grow. Our safety culture encourages our teammates to identify and address potential hazards or risks and to share learnings from near-miss events.

Operational Efficiency

By implementing safety protocols and providing a safe work environment, we can minimize accidents, injuries, and disruptions. This leads to improved teammate morale, decreased downtime, and higher productivity.

Putting People First

Prioritizing safety shows our dedication to putting people first. The well-being of our teammates is essential. By valuing safety, we foster trust, engagement, and collaboration.

We Invest in Training for Teammate Success

Safety training is not just about prevention; it is about empowering our teammates with the knowledge and skills they need to foster a culture of safety. To continuously improve our safety efforts, we assess and update our training programs regularly.

New Hire Driver Onboarding Program

This program is designed to offer expanded support to incoming drivers. This approach combines virtual learning with hands-on ride-along sessions, providing new hires with real-world experience alongside experienced teammates.

New Hire Safety Onboarding Program

This program focuses on ensuring that new teammates are thoroughly prepared to use personal protective equipment (PPE) and are trained in OSHA-required safety practices.

Safety Training Compliance Dashboard

This program simplifies the tracking and reporting of training compliance across teams, helping managers keep a closer eye on progress and confirming that all teammates are up to date with their safety education.

Attic Safety Training

This program is focused on identifying risks and implementing safety precautions for teammates working in attics.

Featured Initiatives


Fleet Safety Improvements

Reducing the Risk on the Road

We are committed to leveraging technology to enhance driving safety. These investments are designed to empower teammates with real-time insights, fostering safer driving habits both on and off the job.

Recently, we updated our telematics scorecard system—an advanced performance evaluation tool that tracks key driving metrics such as speeding, harsh braking, acceleration, and harsh cornering. This data allows managers to identify high-risk behaviors and implement targeted coaching to reduce incidents. Beyond improving safety, we also use these insights to celebrate excellence. Several brands have introduced Driver Recognition Programs to reward teammates who demonstrate outstanding safety habits, reinforcing our commitment to a strong safety culture.

The SafetySIX Initiative

A Company-wide Commitment

In 2024, we created the SafetySIX campaign, a company-wide initiative designed to establish a shared safety framework across all our brands. SafetySIX provides clear goals, a common language, and targeted strategies to help improve safety performance at every level of our organization. By emphasizing these targeted safety efforts, such as adversity and personal protection, we strengthen our commitment to protecting our essential teammates and supporting their well-being.

The SafetySIX Initiative: Attic Incidents, Backing, Parking, and Striking Fixed Objects, Bites and Stings, Intersections & Pedestrians, Rear-End Collisions, Slips & Falls

Featured Report

The 2024 Impact Report highlights our commitment to responsible business practices including teammate investment and engagement, inclusion, health and safety, community support, and environmental stewardship.

View Our Impact Report

Development

See how we invest in teammates’ growth through industry training and development programs.

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Workplace Inclusion

We foster an inclusive workplace where every teammate is respected and empowered to thrive.

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