Peters Brings Industry Perspective to Construction Safety Advisory Committee

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Andy Peters, AECOM’s senior vice president and chief safety officer, has been appointed to the United States Department of Labor’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health. Peters will join a 15-member body that advises Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez on ways to improve workplace safety and health in the construction industry, as well as on related policy matters. Peters has helped to greatly enhance the culture of safety at AECOM. He has established programs such as “Safety for Life” and “Culture of Caring,’’ which include procedures aimed at helping AECOM meet its goal of … Read more

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Sundt Wins W. Burr Bennett Award for Safety Excellence

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The American Society of Concrete Contractors has honored Sundt Construction, Inc. with the 2016 W. Burr Bennett Award for Safety Excellence. The award, which recognizes one general contractor and one specialty contractor for placing the highest priority on safety, was presented at ASCC’s 2016 annual conference. “This is not only a reflection of Sundt’s positive safety culture at work, but its commitment to protecting each and every Sundt employee,” said Sundt Concrete Division Manager Stew Grauer. “Sundt put in more than 3.5 million hours in 2015 and had just a handful of recordable incidents.” Earlier this year, Sundt also won … Read more

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When Temperatures Rise, So Can Construction Injuries

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Changes in climate and weather patterns around the world are shattering records every day. Somewhere in our own backyard, today may be the driest, the wettest, the coldest… and the hottest. During the summer months, extreme heat is no stranger to many parts of the U.S. But even in the northern states, temperatures can rise dramatically, taking a toll on anyone, particularly those who make their living outside on construction sites. As a result, superintendents, foremen and project managers are using every opportunity to keep workers safe. Some projects are inherently more challenging than others; for example, pouring hot asphalt … Read more

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Is Your Crew Scaffold Savvy? Best Practices for Scaffolds, Temporary Works and Working Platforms

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Fall protection is the most frequently cited OSHA violation. And for construction workers, falls are the leading cause of death according to the United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration. In addition, an estimated 2.3 million construction workers, or 65 percent of the construction industry, work on scaffolds. In a recent Bureau of Labor Statistics study, 72 percent of workers injured in scaffold accidents attributed the accident either to the planking or support giving way, or to the employee slipping or being struck by a falling object. All of these accidents could have been controlled by compliance … Read more

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Brasfield & Gorrie Recognized for Outstanding Safety Performance

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama and the Associated General Contractors of America Alabama Chapter recently recognized Brasfield & Gorrie at the organizations’ joint Safe Day awards banquet. Brasfield & Gorrie earned three honors for its safety program and performance. The firm received the Platinum Safety Training and Evaluation Process Award and a first-place Safe Day Eagle Award. In addition, the firm received an Innovation Award recognizing its joint venture mentoring programs and daily crew work plans. As part of Brasfield & Gorrie’s commitment to safety, the company joined other construction industry stakeholders to sponsor Safety … Read more

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