Since its inception in 2007, Nor-Cal has made safety – of its workers, the underground infrastructure, and the public – a priority, as noted by such recognition as:

  • Gold Shovel Standard is a nonprofit organization committed to improving workforce and public safety and the integrity of buried infrastructure. Nor-Cal has been a Gold Shovel certified contractor since 2015.
  • Each year, the Excellence in Accident Prevention Awards are presented to SCCA contractors and affiliate members that have submitted statistical data demonstrating an above-average safety record resulting from sound safety practices.
  • The Contractor Safety Award, conferred by the Engineering Associates organization to members and contractors who have submitted statistical data demonstrating an above-average safety record resulting from sound safety practices.