CAGC Members Honored for Successful Safety Programs
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
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
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
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
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….
Carolinas AGC Responds to Report about Construction Fatalities in North Carolina
A widely publicized article last week highlighted that the construction industry in North Carolina has had the highest number of deaths in the state for most of the past 14 years – with nearly 60 construction workers involved in fatalities between January 2021 and September 2023. The article, published by Carolina Public Press on January…
New OSHA Emphasis Program Targeting Warehouses and Distribution Centers
OSHA has launched a three-year National Emphasis Program targeting warehouses and distribution centers. Beginning this fiscal year this Program will extend through the middle of 2026. National Emphasis Programs are temporary programs focusing OSHA resources on specific hazards and industries engaged in high hazard operations. Under this new Program, OSHA will conduct comprehensive safety inspections…
Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Completing and Filing OSHA 300 Logs
February 1, 2024 is the deadline to post your organization’s OSHA 300a logs. And March 2 is the deadline to submit electronic records to OSHA. While the form itself is only a few pages, the associated OSHA Regulation governing the completion of the logs is well over 25 pages with multiple letters of interpretation to…
SafetyStratus Launches Map View, Helping Safety Professionals Locate Assets and Enhance Investigations
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…
Safety Summit: ABC Carolinas Announces 2023 STEP Award Recipients
Sending workers home safely every night is a common goal among construction firms. Founded in 1989 as a safety benchmarking and improvement tool, the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) STEP program has evolved into a world-class safety management system that dramatically improves safety performance among participants regardless of company size or type of work. “Of…
