Austin-based Texas Mutual Insurance Company, the leading provider of workers' compensation insurance in the state, recognized Deep South Crane & Rigging as one of its top workplace safety companies for 2016. According to the policyholder-owned company, Deep South demonstrated commitment to workplace safety through an exemplary safety program.

Deep South's comprehensive safety program has been developed through years of experience and the incorporation of industry best practices, policies and procedures. The program includes documented and readily accessible safety standards, regular safety meetings, job safety analysis tools and safety audits to identify and correct deficiencies. Regular training and continuing safety education further ensures that all employees have the skills to complete tasks as safely as possible.

Jody Hammett, director of Safety and Workforce Development at Deep South Crane & Rigging, says, "Accidents and injuries are preventable. At Deep South, we strive for continuous improvement across the board. We recognize that safety must be a top priority in the heavy lift and transport industry. Our safety focus is evident in all that we do from employee training to equipment maintenance to job planning and through execution of each project."

Deep South was also a 2015 Gold Safety Excellence honoree from the Houston Business Roundtable, a non-profit association of refining, chemical and energy companies.