Jacobs’ Health and Safety Program at the San Juan Lateral Water Treatment Plant
At the San Juan Lateral Water Treatment Plant (SJLWTP), safety is more than a priority—it’s a culture. Jacobs’ Health and Safety Program helps make sure that every team member is safe, healthy, and informed.
Monthly health and safety stand-down meetings bring site personnel together to review safety performance, discuss incidents or near-misses, and reinforce best practices. These meetings foster a sense of shared responsibility and continuous improvement. The Jacobs onsite safety manager leads the following activities:
- Safety Review: Reports, incident logs, corrective actions, and trends are reviewed.
- Recognize Excellence: Awards are given to individuals or teams who demonstrate outstanding safety practices, leadership, or innovation.
- Interactive Activities: Safety quizzes, scenario-based discussions, and hands-on demonstrations are conducted to help reinforce learning.
- Open Dialogue: Workers are encouraged to voice concerns, share observations, and suggest improvements.
- Beyond Zero Observations (BZOs): All the site workers can report BZOs if they observe or correct a hazard, stop another crew member from doing something unsafe, or come up with a safer way to get the job done.
Because of the potential for extreme temperatures at the site, Jacobs has implemented a four-color Heat Index Flag System to visually communicate daily heat conditions and guide worker behavior.
Green Flag – Heat Index: Low temperatures, 80-90°F
Conduct normal operations, encourage hydration, and monitor for early signs of heat stress.
Yellow Flag – Heat Index: Moderate temperatures, 91-103°F
Increase water breaks and encourage use of shade and cooling stations.
Orange Flag – Heat Index: High temperatures, 104-124°F
Take mandatory rest breaks and limit strenuous tasks during peak heat hours.
Red Flag – Heat Index: Extreme.125-137°F
Suspend non-essential outdoor work and activate emergency heat protocols.
By combining education, recognition, and real-time awareness, Jacobs’ Health and Safety Program continues to protect Jacobs’ most valuable asset—people.
