Recognizing the Value of a Safety Program
Evaluating Safety’s Return on Investment (ROI) When discussing corporate safety, it is common to hear catchy taglines such as: Safety is #1; Safety is Our Top Priority; Safety Above All Else; and Safety First. As an occupational safety consulting firm, we are thrilled to hear that organizations are placing a high value on safety when considering their…
Autodesk and AGC to Provide Construction Industry with Custom-Fitting Safety Harnesses for Women
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls are the leading cause of private sector worker fatalities in the construction industry. Everyone who works at heights, whether it’s on a roof, scaffolding, or the edge of a tall building, should have properly fitting safety harnesses, yet not all contractors have the supply they need to…
ABC Highlights Value of Leading Safety Indicators During OSHA Public Meeting
Associated Builders and Contractors Vice President of Health, Safety, Environment and Workforce Development Greg Sizemore spoke at a Nov. 7 Occupational Health and Safety Administration public meeting on leading indicators for safety and health programs. In his remarks, Sizemore emphasized the importance of leading indicators as a proactive measure to prevent workplace hazards and reduce…
U.S. Department of Labor Implements New Weighting System For Workplace Safety and Health Inspections
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it has recently implemented the OSHA Weighting System (OWS) for fiscal year (FY) 2020. OWS will encourage the appropriate allocation of resources to support OSHA’s balanced approach of promoting safe and healthy workplaces, and continue to develop and support a management system…
National Safety Council Releases New Employer Opioid Toolkit, Calls on Employers to Take Major Action to Address Opioid Overdose
The National Safety Council (NSC) made specific asks of the American business community and unveiled a new toolkit that employers can use to address the opioid crisis. NSC called on all employers to equip their workplace first aid kits with naloxone, an overdose reversal drug, provide supervisor education around opioid misuse and include access to treatment options in…
Sherman Construction Earns ABC’s STEP Diamond Status for 2019 Safety Program
Greenville, S.C. – Greenville-based Sherman Construction has earned the 2019 STEP Diamond Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) for its outstanding safety performance and practices. Diamond is the highest level of recognition in the national construction association’s STEP Safety Management System. “Sherman Construction is honored to receive this prestigious safety recognition. Through the…
5 Critical Steps to Protect Workers from Heatstroke
With a triple-digit heat index set to remain in effect, now is the time to talk to your employees about the dangers of heat-related illnesses. When it comes to the prevention of heatstroke, in particular, there are precautions an employer can and should take to protect workers from excessive heat exposure, in addition to encouraging…
HCSS to Give Away $50,000 in Scholarships for the 2019 Construction Intern Awards
Construction industry software developer HCSS is launching its fifth-annual Construction Intern Awards scholarship program for college students in construction-related fields. The company will award $50,000 for 18 total scholarships, including a grand prize winner and three finalists, as well as 14 individual weekly online contest winners. The $10,000 grand prize Intern of the Year scholarship and three…
THS Constructors Receives 2019 Gleaming Star Award for Safe Work Practices
GREENVILLE, S.C. – (June 26, 2019) – THS Constructors has been recognized for its commitment to safety both on-site and in the community with a Gleaming Star Award from the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR). THS Senior Vice President Tom Suitt accepted the award during the LLR Safety Awards Reception held at the…
SC LLR Announces 2019 Safety Award Recipients
As we celebrate National Safety Month, the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation announces the recipients of the 2019 Safety Achievement Awards. The Safety Awards program is the Agency’s way of rewarding employers, both large and small, for the success of their safety and health programs. The 2019 Safety Award Recipients are in…
