Safety first? ― No, Safety sets the pace.
At Kudzue 3, safety isn’t a checklist. It’s the rhythm that keeps every project moving forward ― on time, under budget, and without compromise.
Every employee at Kudzue is trained to see through the lie most companies tell about putting safety first. We know the truth about safety and where it really fits when you’re racing deadlines, juggling budgets, working in traffic, under the lights at night, or under the Florida sun. We know the real work gets done when the safety man isn’t looking.
Don’t be fooled by those other companies claiming safety comes first. At Kudzue you’ll find out the truth: safety doesn’t come first—safety sets the pace. Always, at all times.
Our Safety Director, Jason Van Camp, even goes so far as to donate his vacation days… to me. Why? Because he swore safety never takes a day off, and he won’t take his time off until Kudzue has a perfect safety record.
Jason Van Camp
Health & Safety Director
Hello, I’m Jason Van Camp, Health & Safety Director at Kudzue 3 Trucking & Paving. I bring 25+ years in heavy civil road construction, and I’ve called Jacksonville home since 1997. Outside of work you’ll find me at the beaches or cheering on the Jaguars, Notre Dame, and the Chicago Cubs.
Certifications & Instructor Credentials
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OSHA 10- and 30-Hour Construction — Authorized Instructor
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ASHI CPR & First Aid — Certified Instructor
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FDOT TTC / Advanced MOT — Certified Instructor
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Florida Pesticide Applicator — License CM25756 (FDACS)
Our Safety Program
At Kudzue 3, safety sets the pace. We take pride in leading with proactive, field-first practices:
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Daily Job Safety Analyses (JSA)
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Weekly safety talks/toolbox meetings
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Near-miss reporting and trend tracking
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Thorough incident/accident investigations
We work hard to maintain a low EMR and low OSHA recordable rate, and we deliver effective one-on-one and group training on topics including:
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Worker-On-Foot awareness & spotter communication
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Lockout/Tagout (LO/TO)
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Equipment operating zones & exclusion areas
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Defensive driving & dump truck safety
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Backing, overhead line awareness, and more
Leadership Commitment & Clearances
Our management team—and Owner Randy Maloy—are actively engaged in our safety culture and its success.
We also maintain the clearances needed for sensitive work:
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Jessica Lunsford Act (FBI fingerprinting) for school projects
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Badging and access for military bases and airports
“We believe professionalism and safety go hand in hand. That’s why our clients – from general contractors to municipalities – continue to trust us with their projects year after year.”
-Jason Van Camp
Kudzue 3 and Safety Culture
At Kudzue 3, safety isn’t an afterthought – it’s built into everything we do.
Toolbox Talks
Our safety program includes daily jobsite safety meetings with up to date topics and reviews.
Document it!
In today’s social media climate it’s a common phrase, “Video or it didn’t happen.” We keep documented site inspections and updated checklists for our employees, so every crew responds consistently across our company in how we handle big accidents, everyday occurrences, and every thing in between.
Contractors Together Strong
We partner with other contractors as part of our commitment to improve safety throughout our industry, we believe that merely meeting safe work place requirements only gets our grades from “F” to “C-“. We work to exceed those standards with our partners.
The Best Investment
We believe investing in training for every crew member is always a good investment. We view employee accomplishments and certifications as boons for Kudzue. We believe
“Safety isn’t optional. It’s the pace-setter for every mile we pave.”