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Unwavering Commitment: Harper Celebrates 5 Million Consecutive Safe Work Hours

July 10, 2025

Harper General Contractors, which is celebrating 75 years in business in 2025, is proud to announce a remarkable safety achievement: 5 million consecutive safe work hours. Reached in June 2025, this milestone demonstrates Harper’s unwavering commitment to a culture of safety, one that is deeply embedded in every phase of our work. “At Harper, safety…

Let’s Talk about Off-the-Job Safety

September 10, 2024

At WRYKER Construction Supply, we have talked a lot about on-the-job safety in the Toolbox Talks on our blog. We have covered scaffolding, ladder safety, heat stress, and women’s PPE. Today, we want to talk about something a little bit different: Off-the-job safety. Every year 55,000 people die accidental deaths off-the-job. These deaths come mostly…

Ceremonial Bill Signing Celebrates SC Construction Work Zone Driver’s License Training Law

August 29, 2024

Carolinas AGC (CAGC) members and staff, along with Sen. Ross Turner (Greenville) and SCDOT Secretary Justin Powell, were excited to join Gov. Henry McMaster for a ceremonial bill signing of the recently passed Operation Work Zone Awareness legislation. This new law, requested by Carolinas AGC and sponsored by Sen. Turner and Rep. Gary Brewer, requires the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to establish a construction…

Flexibility Is Imperative for Effective Heat Safety Protections in Construction

July 2, 2024

Associated Builders and Contractors today responded to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings proposed rule. “ABC continues to believe employers should equip their employees and leadership teams to develop their own safety plans, unique to their jobsites, and we strongly encourage…

ABC Carolinas Hosts Inaugural Safety Academy

June 5, 2024

Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABC Carolinas) offers training and development opportunities throughout the year; however, on May 22-23, they hosted the first ABC Safety Academy for Carolinas members. The event was led by ABC National’s Greg Sizemore, vice president of health, safety, environment and workforce development. ABC’s Safety Academy is designed to…

CAGC Members Honored for Successful Safety Programs

May 22, 2024

Carolinas AGC (CAGC) recently announced 57 company recipients of the association’s 2023 Safety Awards. Each firm entering the program receives a score card detailing how their company compares to other entries from CAGC and nationally. CAGC Safety Award certificates will be distributed at the 2024 CAGC Summit and Expo in Myrtle Beach, SC in August….

Black & Veatch Distributed Infrastructure Business Awarded Highest OSHA Star Recognition

March 28, 2024

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has awarded Black & Veatch, a global leader in critical infrastructure solutions, with its Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) star status for exemplary worksite safety achievement. The VPP Star is OSHA’s highest level of recognition of companies that have employed effective safety and health management…

Working at Heights: 17 Scaffolding Safety Tips

March 15, 2024

Safety is a top concern when working at heights. Alarmingly, scaffolding-related incidents lead to approximately 4,500 injuries annually. Accidents frequently cause physical injuries and also lead to serious financial issues. This includes lost workdays costing an estimated $90 million, potential fines, and higher insurance premiums. Fortunately, there are many ways for companies to protect their…

OSHA’s Top 10 Cited Safety Violations in 2023

March 1, 2024

OSHA has released its “Top Ten” list of the most cited safety violations of last year.  The largest number of violations were observed in the Construction Industry.  The Top Ten include: This list should be reviewed by each employer engaged in construction or general industry in order to develop a safety plan, including employee safety…

Werner Tips Off Ladder Safety Month a Day Early

February 29, 2024

Werner, the World leader in ladders and the Official Ladder of NCAA® March Madness®, tipped off Ladder Safety Month this morning with ladder safety training events across the country. Recognizing 2024 as a leap year, the Jobsite Safety and Security (JSS) team identified the opportunity to add an extra day to spread the word about ladder safety….

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