More than any other industry, construction businesses must deal with frequent workers’ comp cases, onsite injuries and dangerous conditions. Construction business owners also still deal with issues that regular businesses face too, including those of drugs, disability and violence and hostility. Although often overlooked, OSHA provides advice and training on dealing with these circumstances as well, and a well-rounded education about these circumstances can prevent liability issues and promote a more productive workplace.

Construction officials say tax and regulatory reform and recent increases in infrastructure investments are helping boost employment, but warn that trade fights and labor shortages threaten future growth.

This is an instructor-led course that teaches students critical skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency until emergency medical services arrives. Skills covered in this course include first aid for sudden illnesses, injuries and protection from blood-borne pathogens; choking relief and sudden cardiac arrest for adults. This course is for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in CPR and AED use to meet job, regulatory, or other requirements.

Forums play an integral role in bringing TEXO members together to discuss common issues, learn new solutions, explore new opportunities, share best practices, networking and relationship building.

Please join us Wednesday, July 11th at 11:30 am for our Safety Forum. James Heckman, Safety Director with Core Construction Services Texas will join us to speak about Workplace Violence.

There are a variety of factors beyond just the temperature that lead to heat illnesses like heat cramps,
heat exhaustion and even hyperthermia. If you work in a hot environment you should know how these factors contribute to the heat stress that affects your body.

Enterprise Fleet Management would like to offer an innovative program that drives value for every customer by including best possible pricing and special incentives on vehicle acquisition; providing a separate line of credit; creating a cycling strategy to achieve optimum performance and best resale value; all while reducing the Total Cost of Ownership. Contact Billy Backus today.

AGC of America and Willis North America are proud to offer a new, dynamic and cost-effective way for AGC member firms to offer quality health insurance and other employee benefits. The AGC Alternative is an employee benefits program built exclusively for AGC members. Recieve a quote by calling 1-800-210-5290.

Sam Pack's Chevrolet and Ford offers service discounts to TEXO members as well as additional offers. Check these TEXO specific offers out by clicking here.