New Study Reveals Influence of Pandemic, New Tech and Company Size on Construction Safety Management
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…
A M King Achieves World-Class Safety Standards through ABC’s Diamond Level STEP Program
Charlotte, NC – A M King announced it has achieved Diamond level in Associated Builders and Contractor’s (ABC) STEP Safety Management System, meaning the company is 655 percent safer than the industry average. Diamond is the highest level of merit-based safety awarded by ABC. Founded more than three decades ago, STEP has evolved into a world-class safety program…
You’ve Received an OSHA Citation – Now What? The 4-Step Process Every Company Should Know
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) usually conducts around 32,000 inspections a year. For companies who are involved in an inspection and receive fines/citations, most are surprised by the hazards discovered and unsure of the next steps to take. While avenues exist to contest findings, lower penalties, and delete citations, there are very specific…
Designing for Occupant Safety in Industrial Facilities
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….
Construction Safety Week 2021: Stronger and Safer Together
In our industry, safety is a value and belief we all share. That’s why more than 70 national and global construction firms join forces for Safety Week with a single aim: to inspire everyone in the industry to be leaders in safety. Safety Week 2021 is scheduled for May 3 – May 7. Safety Week…
McCrory Construction Promotes Barry Schilling to Director of Safety and Risk Management
Columbia, South Carolina — McCrory Construction announces the promotion of Barry Schilling to Director of Safety and Risk Management. Joining McCrory in 2012 as a Senior Project Manager and serving the last seven years as Compliance Manager, Schilling is responsible for implementing companywide safety and compliance measures among employees as well as with subcontractors on…
Paragon Safety Group Acquires Job Ready Services
In order to address requests for a complete risk management solution, Paragon Safety Group has acquired Job Ready Services, the Triangle’s leading provider of fit-for-duty employment testing and work conditioning services. Josh Mauney, CEO and Founder of Paragon Safety Group, noted, “Our clients have long been asking for a complete solution for their safety and health…
CAGC Foundation Grant Funds FREE Safety Training for Contractors: Available through End of December
Two organizations that have received a CAGC Foundation grant will be providing COVID-19 training resources for free for the construction industry. OSEA/NC has developed a training curriculum designed to inform, engage, and protect construction company workers who risk infection from the virus in workplaces that are unique to the construction industry. Up to 90 one-hour, web-based training…
The Importance of Communication for All Construction Jobs
Communication seems simple enough, until you’re out on the job waiting for instruction. You do not want to be the one holding up the entire project because you don’t know what the next step should be. Communicating with leadership isn’t always as straightforward as it seems, especially in an unpredictable industry like construction. Communication done…
Carolinas AGC Foundation Launches Bilingual Pandemic Education Campaign
Charlotte, NC – November 23, 2020 – In an effort to improve safety in the construction industry, the Carolinas AGC Foundation is teaming with partners El Centro Hispano, Inc., Curtis Network Group and the Hispanic Contractors Association of the Carolinas to conduct a statewide bilingual campaign promoting safety, training and community outreach programs to address…
