Safety policy
Cablify works in occupied offices, hospitals, schools, stores and active construction sites. This policy sets the safety rules for everyone working on a Cablify job. It applies alongside the general contractor’s site rules and the building’s own requirements, and where they differ, the stricter rule applies.
Our commitments
- Work to the OSHA construction standards in 29 CFR 1926, and to any stricter state plan, site or building rule
- Anyone on a Cablify job can stop work they believe is unsafe, without penalty
- Every injury, near miss and damaged building system is reported to the project lead the same day
- Work areas are kept clear of building occupants
- Line-voltage electrical work is done only by licensed electricians under the electrical permit
Rules on every job
The hazards that come with cabling work, and the rules we follow for each.
Ladders
Side rails extend at least 3 feet above an upper landing, ladders are set at a 4 to 1 angle, and ladders with nonconductive side rails are used near energized equipment.
Fall protection
Protection is required on unprotected sides and edges 6 feet or more above a lower level, and fall protection is worn in boom lifts.
Drilling concrete and masonry
Drills are fitted with a shroud and dust collection, or water is used, and holes are cleaned with a HEPA vacuum rather than compressed air.
Older buildings
In buildings constructed no later than 1980, thermal system insulation and sprayed or troweled surfacing material are presumed to contain asbestos. We ask for the building’s asbestos survey before disturbing ceilings and stop work if suspect material is found.
Personal protective equipment
Eye protection and gloves for cutting and termination work, plus hard hats, high-visibility clothing and safety footwear wherever the site requires them.
Working in occupied buildings
Most of our work happens around people who are not in the trade.
Barricades
Cones, signs or barriers under every ladder, lift and open ceiling.
Ceilings
Ceiling tiles put back at the end of each shift, and damaged tiles reported.
Detectors
Work near smoke detectors is coordinated with the building so dust does not trigger the fire alarm.
Exits
Exits, corridors and fire doors kept clear, and fire doors never propped open.
Firestopping
Every fire-rated penetration we open is firestopped again before we leave.
Healthcare
Infection control precautions agreed with the facility before work starts. See healthcare.
Report a safety concern
If you see something unsafe on a Cablify job, tell the crew lead on site, call 1-877-855-3865 or email sales@cablify.com. Reports are reviewed and answered, and nobody is penalized for raising a concern.
This policy was last updated in November 2026.