With a master’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Blake Jones serves as the Director of Safety at Juneau. Blake is responsible for developing and enforcing safety policies that protect workers, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a culture of safety across all Juneau job sites. With 13 years of experience and a passion for construction safety, Blake specializes in risk assessment, OSHA compliance, and proactive training programs at Juneau working closely with project teams to implement best practices that minimize hazards and improve overall job site safety. Committed to continuous improvement, Blake also participates in ABC of Georgia’s Construction Academy Educational program and stays abreast of the latest safety trends and technologies that help advance the industry as a whole.
Q&A with Blake
How has Juneau Construction Company impacted your life?
Juneau has given me a tremendous opportunity to help grow our safety department. It has been extremely rewarding to see our best practices take shape and our younger safety professionals come into their own.
If you could give one piece of advice to someone looking to enter the construction industry, what would it be?
Be willing to admit when you don’t know something. Then go dig in to find the answer.
What do you enjoy doing outside of your time at Juneau?
I spend most of my free time with my wife and son. We normally do anything that gets us outside.