Sargent has an EMR of 0.66 (as of 1/1/2024) thanks to the dedication and daily safety efforts of our employee-owners. EMR (experience modification rating) is a metric used to set workers’ compensation insurance rates. A score of < 1.0 indicates high safety standards and results. While this metric doesn’t tell the entire story of our safety program, it’s a strong indicator of how safely our people perform.
Experience Modification Rate (EMR) explained
Safety is the common denominator of every activity we perform.
At Sargent, we believe that no amount of productivity is worth putting our employee-owners at risk. We prefer managing unsafe conditions and behaviors than managing incidents, which allows us to manage more opportunities.
Cameron is our safety director. Before joining the Sargent family, he worked in various safety roles for companies throughout the Midwest and New England. Cameron enjoys building relationships with employees at every level of our company, and he says that developing trust with each team member is one of the keys to promoting a safe environment. When he’s not working, you can find Cameron enjoying the outdoors.
Adam has a degree in Environmental Science from the Community College of the Air Force. He spent seven years being part of a civil engineering squadron in the Air Force where he served as safety NCO. His squadron worked on roads and runways, installed underground utilities, built and maintained base infrastructure, and completed large construction projects overseas where they would build entire forward operating bases from the ground up. At Sargent, he believes it’s important to conduct inspections to help identify any hazards and help find ways to mitigate them, while providing training to give up-to-date information on safety practices and procedures.
Arthur has more than 20 years in the safety field. He started his safety career with Champion International at the Costigan mill. This is his third tour with Sargent. Arthur retired with 23 years of military service from the United States Marine Corps and Maine Army National Guard. He has been married to his wife Julie since 1988.
Before joining the Sargent Safety Team, James was an Environmental Specialist with a Biotechnology company for 16 years. He takes special care to work within the Sargent team of employee-owners, on all levels, to ensure they are executing the tasks at hand in the safest manner possible.
Adam Smith is a dedicated Safety Specialist with a diverse background in law enforcement, transportation safety, and construction. Before joining Sargent, he was a safety specialist at Bison Transportation, ensuring compliance with FMCSA regulations and equipping drivers with necessary PPE and documentation. At Sargent, Adam is committed to maintaining safety across various sites in northern Maine, focusing on compliance with OSHA standards and our employee-owners’ well-being. With an associate degree in conservation law enforcement and experience as a corrections officer, Adam brings a strong foundation in safety and regulations to his role.
Albert Edward is a Safety Specialist at Sargent, bringing over a decade of experience in the industry. Originally from St. Lucia, Albert resides in Greensboro, NC, and works out of our Piedmont Triad office. Before joining Sargent in July 2024, he served as a Safety Coordinator at Precision Walls Inc. Albert’s educational background includes an associate’s degree in construction management from Guilford Tech in North Carolina and multiple OSHA certifications. In his role at Sargent, he is dedicated to fostering a strong safety culture and building mutual trust and respect relationships with workers. Outside work, Albert enjoys fishing, playing and watching soccer, staying active at the gym, listening to music, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Matthew Gibson is a Safety Specialist at Sargent Corporation, covering New Hampshire and Southern Maine. With over seven years of experience in safety management, including his previous role as Safety Manager for the 10 World Trade Center Project in Boston, Matthew is dedicated to ensuring a safe work environment for all Sargent employees and subcontractors. He holds a Master’s in Occupational Safety and Health from Keene State College and a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice from Endicott College.
