Statewide safety systems news

 

Two trusted safety leaders align to enhance client safety programs, training and outcomes across Hawaii.

 

HONOLULU, HI – February 6, 2024 –Statewide Safety Systems, an AWP Safety Company,
and Lawson & Associates, Inc., Hawaii’s largest safety support service firm, are partnering
to deliver greater safety in Hawaii’s infrastructure projects and communities. The companies have signed an agreement that connects participants in Lawson-led training at the Safety Intelligence Institute with special discounts on product sales with Statewide Safety Systems.

“Uniting on safety is the key to keeping our community safe,” said Brian Foster, Statewide’s General Manager for Hawaii. “This partnership is a great opportunity for companies engaged in Hawaii’s construction, utility, broadband and roadway industries to leverage the safety expertise of both companies. Statewide offers a comprehensive portfolio of OSHA-compliant safety equipment that complements Lawson’s expansive training courses and services.”

Tracy Lawson, President of Lawson & Associates and founder of the Safety Intelligence Institute, added: “Statewide Safety Systems and Lawson & Associates are trusted safety partners in Hawaii. This collaboration further solidifies the confidence our customers, prospective customers and the public have in us.”

Through this agreement, existing Statewide and Lawson customers also will receive exclusive information on both safety training opportunities and product solutions.

 

About AWP Safety
AWP Safety, North America’s most trusted worksite safety partner, protects the people who build and maintain utility, broadband and transportation infrastructure. Customers rely on AWP Safety for comprehensive and innovative safety solutions like flagging, Smart Work Zones, design and engineering for transportation management plans, equipment sales and rentals, and 24/7 support. More than 7,800 team members in 28 U.S. states and four Canadian provinces will secure 700,000+ work sites in 2024. AWP Safety was named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity by Newsweek. Learn more about Statewide, an AWP Safety Company.

About Lawson & Associates, Inc.
Lawson & Associates is a full-service safety solutions provider specializing in occupational safety and health across the State of Hawaii. The company offers a full range of onsite safety staffing, safety litigation support, safety auditing and safety program management and development. It also operates the Safety Intelligence Institute, which delivers in-person, virtual and on-demand training in occupational safety and health. A certified woman/veteran-owned business, Lawson & Associates was named one of Hawaii’s Best Places to Work in 2021, 2022 and 2023 by Hawaii Business Magazine.

IRVINE, CA – June 22, 2021 – California’s leading work zone traffic control equipment, signage and services provider, Statewide Safety Systems, today announced plans to relocate its Los Angeles area branch in Garden Grove, CA to an upgraded facility nearby at 2722 S. Fairview St., Santa Ana, CA 92704, effective July 1, 2021. 

“Our newer, larger Santa Ana branch will provide greater visibility for our operations in the main financial and governmental center of Orange County,” said Don Nicholas, Statewide’s Chief Executive Officer. “We believe this new location in the county seat will enhance our ability to serve our current customers and provide us with an exceptional facility that will support our continued growth.”

Conveniently located minutes from John Wayne Airport, the new branch location features 54,000-sq.-ft. of industrial, warehouse and office space. Incorporating energy efficient features, the Santa Ana site also offers fast access to Southern California’s major ports and freeways (405, 55, and 73). Both the main telephone number (714) 468-1919 and all staff contact information will remain the same, as will the company’s great service and broad selection of traffic control products and planning support to keep drivers, pedestrians, and workers safe.

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About Statewide Safety Systems

Since 1987, Statewide Safety Systems has specialized in the design, manufacture and installation of active and passive traffic control systems that advise motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians of roadway hazards including interchanges, intersections, and the location of highway-rail grade crossings. Customers include state and local government agencies, civil and highway contractors, utilities, airports, military bases, railroads, schools, universities, and commercial and residential contractors. For more information, visit www.statewidess.com, and call either 949-553-8272 or in Santa Ana: 714-468-1919.

DALLAS, TX – February 18, 2021 – The Dallas office of Statewide Safety Systems has won a contract with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to provide services and equipment to support their operations beginning in March. TxDOT is responsible for maintaining 80,000 miles of road and supporting aviation, maritime, rain and public transportation across the state.

A nationwide provider of active and passive traffic control systems, Statewide’s one-year agreement calls for work on daily projects involving various maintenance and emergency response responsibilities for the Dallas East District. This includes sections of I-20, I-30 and I-635 in the Dallas metro area. By using trained personnel, Statewide is able to ensure the safe establishment of traffic flow after traffic incidents or during work projects. 

“We are pleased to continue our longstanding relationship with TxDOT and look forward to providing the safe, reliable and cost-effective service that the DFW area needs,” said Don Nicholas, CEO of Statewide. “Our Dallas team has the experience and knowledge to handle the complexities of traffic control in one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country.”

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About Statewide Safety Systems

Since 1987, Statewide Safety Systems has specialized in the design, manufacture and installation of active and passive traffic control systems that advise motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians of roadway hazards including interchanges, intersections, and the location of highway-rail grade crossings. Customers include state and local government agencies, civil and highway contractors, utilities, airports, military bases, railroads, schools, universities, and commercial and residential contractors. For more information, visit www.statewidess.com, and call either 949-553-8272 or in Dallas: 972-790-7100.