Brasfield & Gorrie Observes Safety Week 2016

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Brasfield & Gorrie joined other construction industry stakeholders in sponsoring Safety Week 2016, an industry-wide initiative that aims to help raise awareness of safety in construction.

This week, May 2-6, 2016, the company has observed Safety Week 2016 with events and activities at its offices and jobsites. Aimed at increasing employee engagement in safety, Brasfield & Gorrie’s efforts have been focused around the theme, “See It, Own It, Share It.”

The company’s Safety Week 2016 initiatives have included a fundraising component to benefit Kids’ Chance, a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships and support to children who have been affected by workplace injuries. As part of the company’s efforts to support Kids’ Chance, Brasfield & Gorrie offered special edition Safety Week t-shirts and hosted fundraising events at various office locations.

As part of the company’s observation of Safety Week 2016, Brasfield & Gorrie employees have also participated in a variety of activities that elevate worker safety and health. Many of Brasfield & Gorrie’s 200 active jobsites held training sessions, such as safety stand-downs, and events designed to foster safety conversations, such as team safety walks and safety lunches. The company’s 11 regional offices have also participated in Safety Week activities, including emergency action plan drills.

In addition, all Brasfield & Gorrie employees will receive activity packets to share with children, relatives or friends. Designed to help promote safety awareness for the whole family, the packets feature a Safety Hero Club membership card that children can receive by completing activities intended to introduce safety to children and foster safety conversations.

For more information on Safety Week 2016, visit www.constructionsafetyweek.com.