Wayne Brothers Celebrates Historic Safety Milestone
Wayne Brothers Companies (WB) has made company history by reaching two million hours without a lost-time accident. Based in Davidson, N.C., Wayne Brothers is a specialty contractor with over 500 employees offering Concrete Construction, Civil & Infrastructure, and Industrial Contracting services throughout the Southeast. This significant industry achievement, officially reached on April 17, 2020, is…
Local Safety Stand-Downs Focus on “Slowing the Spread”
Contractors in the Carolinas joined industry peers nationwide in hosting COVID-19 jobsite safety stand-downs on April 23 as part of a regionally coordinated effort by ABC Carolinas. Individual employers brought their respective workforces together to review safe work practices and protocols, with the common goal of keeping workers safe and slowing the spread of the…
Paragon Safety Group on Ever-Evolving PPE Requirements
Does your company have any “old timers” on the payroll, who have been working in construction since Richard Nixon was president? They are probably a little gruff, take no nonsense, and maybe they don’t always like to wear all of the fancy PPE that exists today. After all, they’ve been on the job for a…
New OSHA COVID-19 Recordability Guidance Provides Necessary Clarification for Contractors, Says ABC
WASHINGTON, April 13, 2020 — Associated Builders and Contractors Vice President of Health, Safety, Environment and Workforce Development Greg Sizemore today issued the following statement on the release of Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s April 10 guidance on recording cases of COVID-19: “ABC is pleased OSHA has clarified its position regarding the recordability of COVID-19 cases…
Mental Health Resources for Construction
The staff at GroundBreak Carolinas understands how impactful the COVID-19 pandemic has been on the construction industry. The mental health and well being of your employees and subcontractors is critical during these challenging times. We are providing links to important resources from the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention. The Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide…
Construction Firms in Carolinas Hold COVID-19 Safety Stand-Downs to Protect Workers and Public
Hundreds of construction firms across the country, and many throughout the Carolinas, stopped work on Thursday, April 9 to hold what are called safety stand downs focusing on ways to protect construction workers and the public from the spread of coronavirus. The safety stand down, which was organized by the Associated General Contractors of America,…
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in Construction: Liability, Recordability, and Financial Implications
Over the past few weeks, it’s become clear that the world is facing a remarkable health crisis. The coronavirus pandemic has now been detected in most countries worldwide, creating personal, practical, and legal implications for those in the construction industry. To address business considerations of the COVID-19 threat, employers should consider multiple categories of concern:…
Commentary: Changing Behavior that Leads to Bad Choices
GroundBreak Carolinas is always looking for industry experts to weigh-in on important topics such as workforce development, safety and the economy. Responding to this safety related question is Tony Morris, safety manager for CarolinaPower, a leading electrical contractor with four offices in South Carolina. The construction industry’s approach to safety is beginning to shift after many…
Registration Open: 25th Annual Eastern Carolina Safety & Health Conference (April 30-May 1)
The 25th Annual Eastern Carolina Safety & Health conference is scheduled for April 30-May 1, 2020 at the East Carolina University (ECU) Main Campus Student Center, 501 E. 10th St., Greenville, NC 27858. Festivities include the 10th Annual Golf Tournament on April 29 at Ironwood Golf & Country Club. The Conference flier reads: Join us…
Spotlight on David Lynn: Founder and President, Peak Safety Performance
Peak Safety Performance is a regional safety consulting firm based in Greenville, South Carolina. Performance minded and character driven, the company’s approach is simple and intentional; Peak’s expert safety consultants help companies build a successful safety culture through strategic planning, performance improvement, and leadership development. Owner and President David Lynn founded Peak Safety Performance in…
