Safety Matters - Construction Safety and Health Update

Events

AGC of America, supported by Susan Harwood Federal Training Grant, developed the Fall Prevention Safety Training Program.

Construction workers make up approximately 4 percent of the country’s workforce but account for an average of 19 percent of all job-related fatalities each year. Consistently, over the past five years approximately 35-39 percent of those fatalities are from falls. Falls account for the greatest number of fatalities in the construction industry, especially among small businesses and businesses with Hispanic workers. In addition, fall protection violations continue to be among the most-cited standards in the construction industry. AGC of America is pleased to offer this one-day training program based on OSHA standards and best practices to answer the need for quality training within the industry. Classes are offered at various locations and dates throughout the year.

April Classes
April 12, 2018
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Constructors Association of Western PA
Register online.

April 13, 2018
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Master Builders Association of Western PA
Complete registration form and email to bob.mccall@mbawpa.org.

April 19, 2018
Southern Illinois Builders Association
8 a.m. - 5 p .m.
Complete registration form and email to safetydept@siba-agc.org.

April 20, 2018
AGC of Missouri
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Complete registration form and email to vsunshine@agcmo.org.

2018 National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls
May 7-11, 2018
OSHA has announced the dates for this year's Safety Stand Down. This is a voluntary event that encourages employers to have a conversation with their workers about fall hazards and prevention. The week-long event is sponsored by OSHA, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and CPWR (The Center for Construction Research and Training).

Advanced Safety Management Training Course
October 17-19, 2018

Arlington, Virginia

This unique three–day course provides construction safety and health professionals with the next–level knowledge required to successfully manage a company–wide safety program. Moving beyond the basics of Focus Four training, AGC’s Advanced Safety Management Training Program will give participants a more holistic view of safety’s role in project and company success, as well as advanced tactics and best practices for managing all aspects of a corporate safety program. Participants will also focus on the importance of "selling" safety throughout the organization and methods to generate buy–in from different audiences.