Safety & Recognition

Our Safety Philosophy

At Delaware Elevator, Inc., our employees and their safety are of utmost importance to the success and well-being of our company. We firmly believe it is our duty as an employer to provide our valued team members with the safest possible workplace environment. To uphold this commitment, we have developed a comprehensive in-house safety program that includes thorough training procedures and regular inspection protocols.

Our team members are the backbone of our company, and we recognize that the unique skills, experience, and tireless efforts of each individual have been instrumental in driving our success. It is our unwavering policy to treat all employees with the utmost fairness, dignity, and respect, fostering an atmosphere of harmony where everyone has the opportunity to grow and thrive within the organization. We firmly believe that by working collaboratively with our team in a friendly and cooperative manner, we can collectively contribute to the continuous development and prosperity of our business – benefiting both the employees and the company as a whole.

To this end, the management of Delaware Elevator is dedicated to constantly evaluating and improving general workplace conditions, from safety and cleanliness to employee accommodations. We are always striving to exceed industry standards. We welcome open dialogue with our team members and encourage them to provide feedback and suggestions for enhancements, as we are committed to maintaining an environment where everyone’s voice is heard, and their concerns are addressed.

Our ultimate goal is to foster an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, and mutual success, where our employees know they can depend on us to prioritize their well-being and support their growth and development within the company. We also maintain a strict substance abuse policy, ensuring our employees and customers can always depend on an alert, and responsible workforce. We do have specific substance abuse procedures in place to assist those in need.

Safety Accolades & Company Recognition

2024 ABC National Top Performer
Delaware Elevator, Inc. is honored to be named an ABC National 2024 Top Performer for our achievements in health and safety, quality, diversity, company culture and innovation.️

59th Nationally out of all companies
28th Top Trade Contractors
12th Top Government Contractors
10th Top Military Contractors
9th Top Residential Contractors
7th Top Specialty Contractors
2nd Top Museums/Monuments/Parks Contractors

As an ABC Top Performer, Delaware Elevator achieved Diamond status in ABC’s STEP Safety Management System, which makes the top-performing contractors more than six times safer than the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics industry average, according to ABC’s Safety Performance Report. The majority of the honorees also must earn ABC’s Accredited Quality Contractor credential, which recognizes commitment to corporate responsibility in quality, safety, talent management—including inclusion, diversity and equity—education and community relations.

2024 Highwire Gold Safety Award Recipient

Delaware Elevator, Inc. is proud to receive the Gold Safety Award from Highwire for the 8th year in a row! This award is presented to companies registering a safety score of 85-94% in the Safety Assessment Program. We are pleased to be recognized for our superior safety management program.

2023 ABC National Top Performer

Delaware Elevator, Inc. is honored to be named an ABC National 2023 Top Performer for our achievements in health and safety, quality, diversity, company culture and innovation

2nd Top Museums/Monuments/Parks Contractor
9th Top Specialty Contractor
9th Top Military Contractor
11th Top Government Contractors
12th Top Residential Contractor
30th Top Trade Partners
58th Nationally out of all companies

2022 ABC National Certified Accredited Quality Contractor

As an Accredited Quality Contractor, our company is committed to providing our clients with the highest quality construction services and we care deeply about our employees and the communities in which we build. We are proud to be part of the construction industry and are dedicated to the principle of free enterprise. We commit ourselves to serve our communities and to provide our employees with the skills they need to work safely and productively in order to meet the needs of our clients

2022 ABC National STEP Safety Leader

2022 ABC Chesapeake Shores Chapter Safety Award

2021 ABC National STEP Diamond Award

Delaware Elevator is proud to be recognized for our safety efforts. This award recognizes Delaware Elevator as a company that is 655% safer than the industry average and reflects the time and dedication our team has poured into our safety program over the years.

2022 Highwire Gold Safety Award Recipient

Delaware Elevator, Inc. is proud to receive the Gold Safety Award from Highwire for 2022. This award is presented to companies registering a safety score of 85-94% in the Safety Assessment Program.

2021 Chesapeake Region Safety Council Platinum Award of Excellence in Construction

Delaware Elevator is honored to be recognized for the highest level of safety performance within the Chesapeake Region Safety Council Organization.

2021 ABC National Top Performer

75th Overall Top Performer
38th Top Trade Contractor
12th Top Specialty Contractor

2020 SPECS Strategic Partnership for Excellence in Construction Safety Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Requirements Level Two

2020 ABC National Top Performer

Delaware Elevator was recognized in 2020 for contributions in safety, quality, diversity, and project excellence – ranked by work hours with special designations identified.

2019 ABC National Top Performer

Delaware Elevator was recognized in 2019 for contributions in safety, quality, diversity, and project excellence – ranked by work hours with special designations identified. We are honored to also be acknowledged as the leading elevator contractor in the nation through ABC National.

2019 ABC National STEP Award

2019 ABC Chesapeake Shores Chapter Safety Award

2018 National Association of Elevator Contractors & Elevator World Ellie Award | Best Contractor- Northeast

The Ellies recognizes North American Elevator and Escalator Vertical Transportation Industry Businesses that go above and beyond for their customers, employees, communities and the industry as a whole.

2018 Associated Builders & Contractors Certified Accredited Quality Contractor (Chesapeake Shores Chapter)

2018 Associated Builders & Contractors Certified Accredited Quality Contractor (Delaware Chapter)