Lehman-Roberts, a Granite Company

Learn how this leader in the highway paving and asphalt industry took their safety culture to the next level.

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Construction Supply & Materials  

Situation

Lehman-Roberts, a Granite Company, has been a leader in the highway paving and asphalt industry for more than 85 years. In 2019, the company recognized opportunities to further strengthen its safety program to ensure the well-being of every team member and maintain its reputation for operational excellence. As a small- to mid-sized organization, and before being acquired by Granite in 2023, Lehman-Roberts sought external coaching to enhance its safety culture and build sustainable processes for improvement. This led to a partnership with Caterpillar Safety Services to drive measurable results on its safety journey.

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Results

Since embarking on this journey in 2019, Lehman-Roberts has implemented significant safety advancements, including:

  • Enhanced “huddle-up” processes to improve daily communication and hazard awareness.
  • Improved near-miss reporting practices to proactively address risks.
  • Formalized mentoring programs to strengthen onboarding and safety training for new team members.

The impact of these initiatives has been transformative, with a 54.5% reduction in recordable injuries and a 45% year-over-year reduction in Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR). The team continues to measure and refine its efforts to ensure consistent, ongoing attention to safety across all operations.

54.5% Reduction in Recordable Injuries

45% Year-Over-Year Reduction in Total Recordable Incident Time