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Join the AGC Houston Safety Committee on July 28th for its Monthly Safety Committee Meeting!
Are you passionate about workplace safety and eager to learn about the latest advancements in safety tech software? Do you want to gain valuable insights on mitigating heat stress and preventing traumatic brain injuries? Then mark your calendars and make sure to join us for an informative and engaging Safety Committee Meeting!
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.
7/24/2023 - 7/27/2023: OSHA #501 TRAINER COURSE IN OSHA STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY
7/25/2023 - 7/27/2023: OSHA #2264 PERMIT-REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE ENTRY
7/27/2023 - 7/28/2023: AIR #201 FUNDAMENTALS OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT
7/31/2023 - 8/3/2023: OSHA #500 TRAINER COURSE IN OSHA STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION
AUGUST
8/1/2023 - 8/22/2023: OSHA 30-HOUR COURSE
8/7/2023 - 8/10/2023: OSHA #511 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY
8/8/2023 - 8/10/2023: OSHA #3015 EXCAVATION, TRENCHING, AND SOIL MECHANICS
8/14/2023 - 8/16/2023: OSHA #502 UPDATE FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS
8/14/2023 - 8/17/2023: OSHA #521 OSHA GUIDE TO INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
8/14/2023 - 8/18/2023: SH #702 ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
8/16/2023 - 8/17/2023: OSHA 10-HOUR COURSE IN CONSTRUCTION
8/16/2023 - 8/18/2023: OSHA #503 UPDATE FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY OUTREACH TRAINERS
8/18/2023: OSHA #7500 INTRODUCTION TO SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGEMENT
8/21/2023 - 8/24/2023: OSHA #2045 MACHINERY AND MACHINE GUARDING STANDARDS
8/21/2023 - 8/31/2023: OSHA #500 TRAINER COURSE IN OSHA STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION - EVENING CLASS
8/21/2023 - 8/24/2023: OSHA #510 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION
8/28/2023 - 8/31/2023: OSHA #500 TRAINER COURSE IN OSHA STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION
Safety first at AGC Houston! It's Safety Month, and we're committed to keeping you protected. As temperatures rise, remember the golden rule for outdoor work: Water. Rest. Shade. Stay cool and stay safe!
If you need assistance with your written heat stress plan, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We've got the expertise to ensure you're fully prepared to beat the heat and keep your projects on track!
For more valuable tips on staying safe in hot weather, Please click the following links: https://lnkd.in/dQ4DxXE
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Construction workers, who often work outdoors in direct sunlight or in hot, enclosed spaces, are at risk for heat-related illnesses and, in severe cases, death. Rising global temperatures in recent decades increase that risk. However, these illnesses and deaths are preventable.
The resources below are organized by topic and contain information about heat hazards in construction and ways to prevent related illnesses. The sections correspond to the following new checklists from the CPWR-OSHA Alliance:
Overall Heat-Illness Prevention Program Checklist for Construction
Daily Heat-Illness Prevention Checklist for Construction
Prevention Strategies: