Skanska's Injury-Free Environment program means subcontractor safety standards are non-negotiable. Here's what they expect.
Skanska USA is one of the largest construction companies in the country, with roots in Sweden and a strong presence across commercial, infrastructure, and healthcare construction. They're consistently ranked in the ENR Top 10.
Skanska operates under their Injury-Free Environment (IFE) philosophy, which sets safety expectations above federal OSHA minimums. Their approach treats every injury as preventable, and they hold subcontractors to the same standard.
Subcontractors on Skanska projects go through a structured pre-qualification and onboarding process. Safety documentation is reviewed before you receive site access — and their safety coordinators are trained to catch gaps in generic plans.
Submission Platform
Procore
Typical Timeline
10–14 days before mobilization
Safety Culture
Injury-Free Environment (IFE) program with zero-injury goal
These are the safety documents Skanska USA commonly requires from subcontractors. Your specific requirements may vary by project — always check your pre-mobilization checklist.
Skanska commonly uses Procore for document management. Upload your plans in the format specified by the project team.
Include specific OSHA references (e.g., '29 CFR 1926.502(d)') rather than general citations. Skanska's safety teams check for this level of detail.
Ensure your competent person is named and their qualifications are documented. Skanska typically verifies competent person credentials.
If your scope changes mid-project, expect to update your safety documentation. Skanska tracks scope changes against submitted safety plans.
IFE is Skanska's company-wide safety philosophy that treats every injury as preventable. It sets standards that go beyond OSHA minimums. As a subcontractor, you're expected to comply with IFE standards, which may include 100% tie-off policies, pre-task planning requirements, and enhanced PPE beyond federal standards.
Yes. Skanska typically evaluates subcontractor safety records (EMR, OSHA logs, safety programs) during the bidding and pre-qualification process. Strong safety documentation demonstrates your company takes compliance seriously.
Plan for 10 to 14 days before your scheduled mobilization date. Skanska's review process is thorough, and revisions may be required. Submitting early gives you time to address any feedback without delaying your start date.
No. Safety plans must be specific to the current project — including the project name, address, site-specific hazards, and named competent person. Skanska's safety coordinators will reject plans that reference a different project.