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🏗 The construction industry sits on the backbone of rigorous safety standards, essential for safeguarding our workers and the communities we serve. However, the recent indictment of a company by the New York State Supreme Court casts a grim light on the devastating consequences of compromising these standards. Valor Security and Investigations operated under the guise of a safety training school, only to distribute fraudulent OSHA training cards—a shortcut with perilous outcomes. Nearly 20,000 individuals received dubious certifications from Valor, misusing safety cards—some obtained in less than a day, often for cash, and backdated improperly. This malpractice culminated tragically with the death of a worker, Ivan Frias, highlighting a harsh truth: when safety training is undermined, real lives are at stake. Today, CATSI stands in solidarity for uncompromising safety standards. To every worker, to every family, and to every community member—we owe you our commitment to safety, without shortcuts, without exceptions! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eW2FxJKT #CurrentEvent #Construction #OSHA #SafetyStandards #FallProtection

The 2024 Safety Performance Report from Associated Builders and Contractors identified 4 key practices with exponential impact, but this one really stood out: 🔴 Companies that conduct daily, 15-to-30-minute toolbox talks reduce TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate) and DART rates by 81% compared to companies that hold them monthly. Adding just one more toolbox talk per month (from one monthly 15-to-30-minute toolbox talk to two per month or bi-weekly) reduced TRIR by 46% and DART by 35%. While an additional stretch to weekly from bi-weekly didn't have a huge impact, 3% to TRIR and about 16% to DART. So, an extra 15 minutes per month can cut your TRIR nearly in half. With the ripple effect TRIR has on various areas of the company, that ROI is prolific! #constructionsafety #safetyfirst #commercialconstruction #toolboxtalks

Further sections of the Building Safety Act 2022 newly in force. Only a few stragglers left to be brought in now, such as the implied lease terms provisions #buildingsafetyact #bsa #residentialproperty #residentialpropertymanagement

Join the The Associated General Contractors, San Diego Chapter, Inc. in the Fall Prevention National Stand-down by saving 15% on your Fall Protection 24-Hour Competent Person Certification by using promo code STANDDOWN when you process your payment. In 2024, Construction Safety Week will be held from May 6-10. This year, Construction Safety Week is partnering with OSHA and its National Safety Stand-down initiative to help prevent falls in construction, which is a leading cause of injury to workers. This joint effort encourages companies to pause work sites throughout the U.S. during Construction Safety Week from May 6-10 to create the largest industry-wide safety stand-down ever held. AGC Members: $675.75 Non Members: 760.75 (when you use promo code) April 29 - May 1, 2024 (12 open seats) Register https://lnkd.in/ggNdb6-u May 6 - 8, 2024 (3 open seats) Register https://lnkd.in/gS__dcrv #fallprotection #fallhazards #competentpersontraining #competentperson #safetyweek

Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed HB 2022 into law, marking a crucial step forward in enhancing safety measures on construction sites. In response to the tragic 2019 crane collapse in South Lake Union, this legislation focuses on key areas to bolster crane safety protocols: 🛑 Mandating safety zones during critical crane operations to safeguard workers and the public. 📋 Introducing a stringent permit process to ensure adherence to safety criteria. ⚖️ Defining criminal penalties for safety regulation violations to increase accountability. Learn more about HB 2022 and its impact here: https://lnkd.in/eC5dDfZj #CraneSafety #ConstructionSafety #HB2022 #CraneHotLine

This week marks Construction Safety Week. At Reed & Graham, we consider our staff and customers as part of our family. We cherish each individual and prioritize their safety to ensure we can enjoy seeing their happy faces daily. When stepping onto the construction site each day, remember that your choices carry weight. Stay safe out there, everyone. #ReedGrahamGeo #constructionsafety #construction #safety #safetyfirst #safetytraining #healthandsafety #osha #constructionlife #workplacesafety #constructionindustry #sitesafety #constructionequipment #constructionworker #staysafe #constructionsite #workersafety #safetyalways #womeninconstruction #safetyandhealth #fallprotection #civil #constructionmanagement #safetyconsulting #compliance #worksafe #constructionwork #safetyculture #constructions #safetytips #firstaidtraining

This Q&A from Construction Dive lays the foundation for safety directors or firms assisting construction companies to create their own safety processes. Troy Teepe, vice president of safety for Charles Taylor, talks about recent safety trends, how the industry is raising the bar, and what contractors can do to keep safety top of mind. https://ow.ly/HyXo30sCZu4 #Construction #Safety #Trends

Building Safety Act I Offsite Roundtable Discussion    RLB Partner, Tim Sims joined other built environment stakeholders this month at the Light Steel Frame Association’s roundtable discussion to talk about the implications of the Building Safety Act and the challenges of implementing it.     Tim comments, “Designers, contractors and clients have a lot of work to do to get across the detail…. and a significant cultural change is required. It is also important for industry bodies such as the LSFA to have a clear direction of travel and build a relationship with the regulator, so they can guide members through the building safety process and support compliance with regulatory requirements."   Read more about what Tim and the other panellists had to say: https://lnkd.in/e7Yx5sgb   #BuildingSafetyAct #RLB #CreatingABetterTomorrow

Need to navigate the new Building Safety Act 2022? Gateway 2 applications are now a critical part of the process for Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs). Our Associate, Inam Hasan, expertly breaks down what this means for your design and construction team. Remember, no work to HRBs can start until Gateway 2 approval from the BSR is received. Don't let your project be delayed or face penalties. Explore our outline of the regulatory framework, as well as how to manage the application process efficiently below. #BuildingSafetyAct #BuildingSafetyGateways #BSA #ConstructionLaw #WalkerMorris #ForgeYourOwnPath

Building with safety in mind is non-negotiable at UCS - United Construction Services LLC. Check out how we prioritize safety through planning, training, and vigilance. #SafetyFirst #ConstructionSafety