AGC Houston Safety Excellence Awards Applications Now Open

The AGC Houston Safety Excellence Awards recognize construction companies demonstrating leadership in safety management. Award recipients are recognized by their peers for promoting safe work practices, superior safety cultures, and overall safe performance.

Any AGC Houston Specialty Contractor (Subcontractor) Member may apply or may be nominated by a General Contractor. All submittal instructions must be followed.

Entry requirements include:

• Subcontractor/Specialty Contractor Large: Over 200,000 man hours
• Subcontractor/Specialty Contractor Small: Under 200,000 man hours

Submittal Instructions:

• Submit no more than a one-page typed statement (no marketing materials accepted) describing why the company’s safety program deserves an award, along with this form, to Kim Mason at  kim.m@agchouston.org
• Submit all materials no later than the close of business OCTOBER 30, 2023

For questions regarding submittals or awards, please contact Kim Mason. Awards will be given out at the AGC Houston Safety & HR Professionals Conference on Nov. 2, 2023.

Click here to view application.

Ray Lambright Excellence In Safety Award

The AGC Houston Safety Committee established this award in 1993 to honor and recognize Ray Lambright, Olshan Companies, whose career spanned more than 37 years and was instrumental in instituting many of the safety training programs and policies we follow today.

Who Can Be Nominated:
AGC Houston Members may nominate an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and a personal commitment in directing their company’s safety and health program in advancing the safety of all construction workers. Nominations may be submitted by the individuals’ companies, their peers or associates. This award is intended to recognize company safety directors, however, other individuals who have provided significant leadership in improving construction safety can be considered by the awards committee.

Click here to nominate someone today. 

Upcoming Safety Classes

AGC Houston is proud to partner with the The Region VI OSHA Education Center at The University of Texas at Arlington. The OSHA Education Center at The University of Texas at Arlington is the top-ranked OSHA Training Institute Education Center in the country. AGC Houston is not an OSHA Training Institute Education Center, but serves as a Host-Training Organization for The University of Texas at Arlington OSHA Training Institute Education Center.

View the full list of OSHA UT-A courses here.

OCTOBER

10/16/2023 - 10/19/2023: RM 101 SAFETY, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISK MANAGEMENT (SHERM) PRINCIPLES

10/17/2023 - 10/19/2023: OSHA #2264 PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE ENTRY

10/18/2023 - 10/19/2023: OSHA 10-HOUR 

10/24/2023 - 11/14/2023: OSHA 30-HOUR 

10/23/2023 - 10/25/2023: OSHA #502 UPDATE FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS

10/23/2023 - 10/26/2023: OSHA #500 TRAINER COURSE IN OSHA STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION 

10/24/2023 - 10/26/2023: OSHA #3085 PRINCIPLES OF SCAFFOLDING

10/25/2023 - 10/27/2023: OSHA #503 UPDATE FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS

10/30/2023 - 11/2/2023: OSHA #2225 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

10/30/2023 - 11/2/2023: OSHA #511 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY

10/31/2023 - 11/2/2023: OSHA #2055 CRANES IN CONSTRUCTION

Guidelines for Creation of Inclement Weather Preparedness Plan

Don't wait for disaster to strike! Your business's resilience starts with preparedness! When it comes to severe weather, being ready can make all the difference. Check out our guide for employers on how to prep, plan, and stay safe during the hurricane season (June 1 - November 30) in the U.S. 

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