About Us

Professional construction labor services built on structure, safety, and integrity. Providing dependable general‑labor crews while creating real pathways to employment.

ABOUT US

Who We Are

Olive Branch Workforce is a commercial construction labor‑support company founded by Rev. David L. Hood and based in Akron, Ohio. We provide reliable, safety‑minded jobsite labor that keeps construction projects organized, clean, and moving forward

Our workforce model blends professional construction labor operations with a structured second‑chance hiring pipeline, giving general contractors a dependable labor partner while creating real opportunities for workers in our community.<\/p>

We focus on the core labor functions that stabilize a jobsite—material handling, site cleanup, equipment spotting, safety support, and general labor operations—so project teams can stay productive and on schedule.<\/p>

To provide dependable construction labor crews that keep projects moving, while creating structured employment pathways through verified workforce programs.

To provide contractors with professional construction Labor support while building structured employment pathways for individuals committed to rebuilding their lives through responsible work.

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PARTNERS

Our Approach

We partner with trusted workforce development and rehabilitation organizations to ensure every worker is properly screened, documented, and prepared before arriving on a jobsite.

OhioMeansJobs (OMJ)
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction (ODRC)
Local workforce development agencies
Community referral partners
VALUES

Our Values

Our work is guided by core principles that support dependable service and safe project environments.

Reliability
Labor crews who arrive prepared, on time, and ready to support the jobsite.
Safety
Commitment to safe and compliant jobsite operations.
Professionalism
Respectful and accountable crew members who represent your project well.
Integrity
Honest partnerships built on dependable service standards.
Opportunity
Creating structured pathways for individuals rebuilding their lives through responsible work.
IDENTITY

Our Identity

Olive Branch Workforce is a licensed and insured construction labor company serving commercial construction projects wherever dependable labor support is needed.

Safety & Training

Our Full Safety & Training

Safety is the foundation of every project we support. All crew members complete a structured safety orientation before working on any jobsite.

10-Module Safety Orientation

Our internal training program prepares crew members for safe jobsite conduct and professional operations.

Training includes:

• Jobsite awareness and conduct
• Hazard recognition
• Ground-level construction procedures
• Material handling safety
• Debris removal practices
• PPE standards and proper use
• Communication and reporting procedures
• Emergency response awareness
• Site cleanliness and safety standards
• Professional jobsite expectations

Ladder Awareness & Restricted Access

Our crews are trained to recognize ladder and elevated work hazards.

Important Safety Policy:

• Our crews do not climb ladders
• Our crews do not perform elevated work
• Our role is ground-level construction services only

Crew members are instructed to notify site supervisors if services are required in elevated or restricted areas.

Daily Toolbox Talks

Crew leaders conduct brief safety reminders before work begins to reinforce jobsite awareness and safety procedures.

PPE Standards

All crew members are required to wear proper personal protective equipment when present on a jobsite.

Typical PPE requirements include:

• Safety vests
• Gloves
• Eye protection when required
• Hard hats when required by the project site

W2 Crew Compliance

All crews are classified and documented properly for jobsite compliance.

Crew documentation includes:

• Worker eligibility verification
• Safety orientation completion
• Workforce program verification when applicable

Insurance Coverage

Olive Branch Workforce maintains appropriate business and liability coverage to support commercial construction labor operations.

Documentation can be provided to contractors upon request.

Training Documentation

Safety orientation records and training documentation are maintained internally and available when required for contractor compliance.

Founder’s Message

Olive Branch Workforce was built on a simple belief: people can rise when given structure, opportunity, and the chance to work.

My own journey has included seasons of preparation, setbacks that became turning points, and moments where the path forward was not always clear until later.

Those experiences shaped the belief behind this company.

Our mission is to support contractors with dependable construction labor crews while creating structured opportunities for individuals ready to rebuild their lives through responsible work.

Every crew member we send to a jobsite represents our commitment to professionalism, accountability, and dependable service.

Olive Branch Workforce exists to support the construction industry with integrity while helping individuals move forward through meaningful work.

Rev. David L. Hood
Founder & Operations Manager
Olive Branch Workforce