At Boak & Sons, Inc., safety is the number one rule. Every year, the entire company attends the Annual Safety Day meeting to receive updated training on safety requirements, company updates and other important developments in both residential and commercial contracting fields. This meeting is a requirement for all Boak & Sons employees, from field crew members to office staff. This year, Sam Boak, president and founder of Boak & Sons, Inc., held the meeting Friday, December 3rd. “We always look forward the Annual Safety Day Meeting here at Boak & Sons,” says Sam. “This is an important opportunity to continue to build on our safety culture. It also gives us a chance to show our appreciation to our employees for their hard work.” Exterior contracting is a growing vocation, and with that comes frequent changes. While the company’s project managers regularly update their crews throughout the year, Safety Day is important to bring the entire team together, so nobody misses crucial information and training. On top of the safety information, employees also get thorough training on benefits offered by Boak & Sons. The day consisted of several briefings from lead employees at Boak & Sons, such as Chief Financial Officer, Pat Finn. In addition, Sam Boak invited Brian Gang, the area’s OSHA inspector, to present on OSHA’s safety expectations for companies like Boak & Sons. The Salvation Army also attended to thank Boak & Sons for their continuous generosity.