BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Brasfield & Gorrie will join other construction industry stakeholders in observing Safety Week 2015, an industry-wide initiative to help raise awareness of safety in the construction industry. During the week of May 3-9, the company will host events and activities at its offices and jobsites to help raise awareness, share best practices and continue developing a strong safety culture. Aimed at increasing employee engagement in safety efforts, Brasfield & Gorrie's efforts will be focused around the theme, “You See It, You Own It, You Share It.” The campaign will emphasize the importance of safety not only in … Read more

ST. PAUL, Minn. — To help raise awareness of preventing fall hazards in the construction industry, 3M and Ryan Companies US, Inc. are participating in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration National Fall Protection Stand-Down May 4-15. The Stand-Down is a two-week time period for construction workers to focus on the importance of fall protection and prevention in the construction industry just as summer construction season ramps up. “The construction industry has historically seen a high number of fall-related deaths,” said Chris Dujovski, construction segment lead, 3M. “Nearly all of these deaths were preventable, which is why the Stand-Down is … Read more

HOUSTON, Texas — To support the OSHA's National Safety Stand-Down to prevent falls in construction, Houston South Area Office OSHA U.S. Department of Labor, Associated Builders and Contractors of Greater Houston, American Subcontractors Association-Houston Chapter, Central South Carpenters Regional Council, Gulf Coast Safety Institute/College of the Mainland   and Scaffold & Access Industry Association have aligned to offer the Houston, Texas area construction industry an afternoon of presentations and demonstrations to assist in preventing falls. The inaugural Houston Fall Prevention Day will start at 1 p.m. on May 12. Presentations followed by demonstrations on how to prevent falls will run … Read more