33rd Annual National AGC Safety Awards Program
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) announces its 33rd Annual National AGC Safety Awards (NASA) Program. All entries for this awards program are submitted through GBCA. The deadline for
GBCA Welcomes New Safety Consultant
Please join us in welcoming James (Jim) McGugan, GBCA’s new Safety Consultant! Jim is a Training Instructor for Med-Tex Services, and will be providing GBCA members with safety resources
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Trenching and Excavation: Sloping and Benching
This GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses sloping and benching, two protective systems to prevent cave-ins in excavation and trenching activities. Click below to download the Toolbox Talk as a
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Trenching and Excavation: Shielding and Shoring
This GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses shielding and shoring, two protective systems to prevent cave-ins in excavation and trenching activities. Click below to download the Toolbox Talk as a
Eggs with OSHA: L&I Excavation Contractor Requirements
On December 1, GBCA held its last Eggs with OSHA of 2022. OSHA’s local representatives, Jake Ladd, James Touey, Theresa Downs, and Bret Robinson, gave updates about OSHA’s activities
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Trenching and Excavation: Soil Types
This GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses soil types and now they impact excavation and trenching activities. Click below to download the Toolbox Talk as a multi-page handout. DOWNLOAD
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Trenching and Excavation: OSHA Requirements
This GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses OSHA's requirements for Trenching and Excavation. Click below to download the Toolbox Talk as a multi-page handout. See more toolbox talks about excavation
Safety Recall: Generac Portable Generators
Generac has announced a safety recall of its 6500-Watt and 8000-Watt portable generators. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable generators, unless the locking pin has been inserted
Get an Excavation Contractor License
Get an Excavation Contractor License for the City of Philadelphia Service overview Notice: This license is available, but will not be required until January 1, 2023. You need an
Change in City of Philadelphia Excavation Permits
Amendment to the Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code Subcode “A” (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) Chapter 3—Permits Permits go into effect January 1, 2023. Download this post as a