Brasfield & Gorrie Observes Safety Week 2018

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Brasfield & Gorrie today is joining with other construction industry stakeholders in sponsoring Safety Week 2018, an industry-wide initiative that aims to raise awareness of safety in construction.

During the week of May 7-11, the company will observe Safety Week with events and activities at its offices and jobsites. Centered around the theme, “Teamwork Makes Safety Work,” Brasfield & Gorrie’s efforts seek to increase employee engagement in safety.

The company’s Safety Week initiatives include a fundraising component to benefit Kids’ Chance, a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships to children who have been affected by workplace injuries. To support Kids’ Chance, the company offered special edition Safety Week t-shirts benefiting the nonprofit and will host fundraising events during Safety Week.

During Safety Week 2018, Brasfield & Gorrie employees will participate in a variety of activities that elevate worker safety and health. Many of the company’s more than 200 active jobsites will hold 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 regional offices will also participate in Safety Week activities, including emergency action plan drills, CPR training and other seminars.

For more information on Safety Week 2018, visit www.constructionsafetyweek.com.