Parrish & Son's Construction

Parrish & Son's Construction Our Services:

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Excavating, Grading, Clearing, Utilities, Demolition & Hauling

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Parrish & Son’s Construction is one of the most capable excavating and grading contractors around.We provide precision work that is both on time and on budget. We work tirelessly to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations. We pride ourselves in providing excavating and grading services that are promoted by our customer first mentality. When it comes to capabilities and experience in excavating and grading we excel and we take pride in providing a level of service and quality.

A work zone is more than a place where construction happens: it is a shared space where workers, equipment, and the trav...
09/01/2026

A work zone is more than a place where construction happens: it is a shared space where workers, equipment, and the traveling public must move safely together.

As an Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer, I remind every crew that temporary traffic control begins before the first vehicle enters the work area. A strong plan protects people before a hazard develops.

Consider this scenario: Your crew is preparing for overnight utility work along a busy roadway. Before work begins, confirm:

Traffic control plan: Is the plan current, understood, and aligned with MUTCD requirements?

Advance warning: Are signs, tapers, cones, drums, barriers, and the arrow board correctly placed and visible from a safe distance?

Flagger safety: Are flaggers trained, positioned with an escape route, and clearly visible to approaching drivers?

Separation: Is public traffic physically separated from workers, equipment, and open work areas?

Daily inspection: Has the setup been inspected at the start of the shift and after changing conditions, impacts, or traffic movement?

Night work: Are workers, signs, barriers, and equipment visible without creating glare that blinds drivers?

The safest work zone is one designed with intention, inspected with discipline, and respected by everyone who enters it. When we protect the public, we protect our teams: and the legacy we are building together.

Build better. Build safe. Build a legacy. : Parrish & Sons Construction.

Safety Topic Tuesday: Respect the Tolerance Zone. 🚧 Grateful for our crew’s precision, hand-digging near marked lines to...
08/18/2026

Safety Topic Tuesday: Respect the Tolerance Zone. 🚧 Grateful for our crew’s precision, hand-digging near marked lines to keep everyone safe. It’s about more than pipes; it’s about protecting our community. Always call 811. #811

As heavy-civil contractors, excavators, and site-prep specialists, we share active work zones with massive machinery dai...
08/18/2026

As heavy-civil contractors, excavators, and site-prep specialists, we share active work zones with massive machinery daily: excavators, loaders, dozers, and haul trucks. Eliminating blind spots is a non-negotiable priority on every Parrish & Sons jobsite.

As an Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer, we know struck-by incidents are preventable when strict communication protocols and pedestrian separation zones are enforced.

Four essential protocols:

1. Establish Clear Danger Zones: Maintain a mandatory safety perimeter around operating equipment: at least 15 feet clear of swing radii and moving tracks or tires.

2. Verified Eye Contact & Hand Signals: Operators must never move until eye contact is confirmed with the designated spotter, and standardized hand signals are understood by all ground personnel.

3. Positive Communications Before Reversing: Verify backup alarms, amber strobes, and convex mirrors: but never rely solely on technology. Ground personnel must confirm the path is clear before signaling a reverse.

4. Pedestrian Walkway Separation: Designate and barricade walking paths, fully separating foot traffic from haul roads and excavation loading zones.

Safety is built through accountability, continuous training, and zero shortcuts. Whether grading, moving utilities, or clearing a site, our commitment remains: Build better. Build safe. Build a legacy.

Our hands are the heartbeat of our work. As an Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer firm, we prioritize preventing HAVS. Use...
08/18/2026

Our hands are the heartbeat of our work. As an Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer firm, we prioritize preventing HAVS. Use anti-vibration gear and rotate tasks to protect your future. Your health is our legacy. 🏗️

Hand signals save lives in loud environments. Our Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainers ensure every gesture is understood, ...
08/11/2026

Hand signals save lives in loud environments. Our Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainers ensure every gesture is understood, preventing accidents and keeping our family safe. Safety is a language we speak fluently.

Safety is our heartbeat. For , we're focusing on safe rigging for utilities. Sling inspections and load ratings are vit...
08/11/2026

Safety is our heartbeat. For , we're focusing on safe rigging for utilities. Sling inspections and load ratings are vital when lowering heavy pipes. We protect what matters most: our people. 👷🏾‍♀️👷🏾‍♂️

Safety is a love language. This , we’re grateful for telematics and proximity sensors. This tech eliminates blind spots...
08/11/2026

Safety is a love language. This , we’re grateful for telematics and proximity sensors. This tech eliminates blind spots, ensuring our crew returns home safely. Innovation meets heart to keep our brilliance protected. 🚜✨

A clean jobsite is more than a professional standard: it is an active safety control.On a heavy-civil site, a trip hazar...
08/11/2026

A clean jobsite is more than a professional standard: it is an active safety control.

On a heavy-civil site, a trip hazard can appear quickly: a hose crosses an access path, spoil spills onto a walking surface, cords collect near a temporary power source, or demolition debris is left where crews need to pass. In excavation, grading, utilities, and demolition work, these conditions can turn a routine task into a serious slip, trip, or fall.

From an Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer perspective, housekeeping must be continuous: not something reserved for the end of the shift.

Keep walkways and access points clear. Route and secure cords and hoses away from travel lanes. Remove debris as work progresses. Store tools and materials in designated areas. Protect openings and excavation edges, and use barricades when a hazard cannot be corrected immediately. Recheck the area after weather changes, equipment movement, or a crew transition.

The extra minute spent restoring order may prevent an injury and keep the entire operation moving safely. Every worker has a role in recognizing, correcting, and communicating hazards.

Safety is built into the work: one clear path, one secured hose, and one thoughtful decision at a time.

I value the lives entrusted to us. As an Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer, safety is my heart. We mandate 10ft minimum c...
08/04/2026

I value the lives entrusted to us. As an Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainer, safety is my heart. We mandate 10ft minimum clearance & dedicated spotters for our 90-year multi-generational vision. 'Look Up and Live.'

Safety is how we show love. This , we’re managing blind spots. Respect exclusion zones and keep eye contact. We go home...
08/04/2026

Safety is how we show love. This , we’re managing blind spots. Respect exclusion zones and keep eye contact. We go home safe because we care. 🚧

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