The Associated General Contractors of America will launch a new fall protection safety training program next year thanks to a new federal safety grant the association is being awarded. The association will use the $130,000 Susan Harwood Training Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to tackle one of the most pressing safety issues in construction, officials said. “The new training program will help us continue to make construction safer for millions of workers,” said Stephen E. Sandherr, the association's chief executive officer. “This is another sign of the commitment our association and our members have to improving construction safety.” … Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced a strategic partnership with Balfour Beatty’s Washington Division and Smoot Construction Joint Venture to promote workplace safety and health by providing guidance and training to workers involved in the National Gallery of Art renovation project in Washington, D.C. “This partnership reflects our united commitment to ensuring a safe and healthful environment for all workers involved in the National Gallery of Art project,” said Michael Walterschied, director of the agency’s Baltimore Area Office, who attended a ceremony at the site. “We look forward to working with our … Read more