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On Thursday, May 23, Carolinas AGC partnered with AGC of America and North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) for a press conference to release the results of AGC of America’s 2024 Work Zone Safety Awareness Survey consisting of results from CAGC Members. The survey results highlighted the dangers of highway work zones for motorists and workers in North Carolina, South Carolina and nationwide. At the…
SafetyStratus, an enterprise EHS software platform company that works with partners across a variety of industries to optimize Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs, recently launched a new feature for viewing assets on a map within the web portal and native mobile applications. This functionality enhances the performance of SafetyStratus’ existing inspections and observations and asset management…
MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA), the global leader in the development and manufacture of safety products and solutions that help protect workers and facility infrastructures, today announced that its 2022 Impact Report is now available via the company’s website. Previously known as MSA’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, the report highlights how MSA’s singular and socially responsible mission to…
Associated Builders and Contractors today released its 2023 Safety Performance Report, an annual guide to safety best practices on construction jobsites and comprehensive study of the impact of the STEP Safety Management System. Established in 1989, STEP is a proven system that provides the framework to measure, strengthen and build industry-leading safety programs that enable top-performing…
According to the Centers for Disease Prevention, construction occupations have the highest rate of suicide, as well as the highest number of suicides across all occupational groups. To combat these statistics, contractors, unions, associations, industry service providers and project owners must work together to STAND up for suicide prevention. The Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide…
J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc., a North American leader in safety and regulatory compliance solutions, is now accepting applications for the 20th Annual J. J. Keller Safety Professional of the Year (SPOTY) Awards. The SPOTY Awards recognize workplace safety professionals who go above and beyond their daily duties to build a culture and vision for…
COVID-19 and new technologies are creating significant changes in how contractors manage safety, according to a new study from Dodge Data & Analytics. There are stark variations in how companies of different sizes are responding, with small employers lagging behind their larger peers. Safety Management in the Construction Industry 2021 SmartMarket Report, the fifth in this…
Have you ever been driving on the highway and noticed a person driving recklessly in front of you? At first you will likely pay closer attention to this car, right? Then if you notice the driver is continuing to behave carelessly or dangerously you will probably change lanes or slow down to create more distance….
ANDERSON, S.C. – Hill Electric, an Anderson-based electrical contractor for Upstate manufacturers, recently hosted a session on lift safety for a class of local high school seniors at the Anderson I & II Career & Technology Center. The class, taught by David Wolke, the Director for Labor and Safety at Hill Electric, was aimed to…
From powerline workers to electrical engineers to indoor electricians, there are many jobs associated with electricity in the construction industry. When it comes to construction, electrical contractors perform some of the most integral and difficult work of any project. However, their work is also sometimes the most dangerous, raising serious concerns for electrical safety in…
