2021 Safety Awards Reception
On July 15, 2021, members of Philadelphia’s union commercial construction industry gathered to celebrate the exceptional safety records of GBCA members at the 2021 Safety Awards Reception. Held at Bald
Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2021 Construction Guide
The July 9, 2021 issue of the Philadelphia Business Journal included a special Construction Guide insert. Sponsored by GBCA, the insert included an article highlighting several young women poised to
Water. Rest. Shade. 2021
As temperatures rise in the Philadelphia region, GBCA is joining OSHA in promoting safe practices for construction workers working in the heat. The safety message comes down to three key
Hands-On Field Crane Instruction and Signaling
On Thursday, June 24, GBCA and Thackray Crane Rental held a crane safety training. Held on-site at Thackray Crane Rental, the training covered general rigging practices, terminology, and techniques for
Focus Four & More: Digging into Safety at Diggerland 2021
On June 8, 2021, GBCA, Med-Tex Services, Inc., United Rentals, the Subcontractors Association of Delaware Valley, the Signatory Contractors Association, the Mid-Atlantic Construction Safety Council, and OSHA hosted a family-friendly
Certify Your Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
Remember to certify your 2021 Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction! As in previous years, employers and other stakeholders will be able to download Certificates of Participation and provide
OSHA Does Not Require Contractors to Record COVID-19 Vaccine Reactions
OSHA has issued a new guidance that no longer requires that employers record all adverse reactions to employer-mandated COVID-19 vaccinations. The agency wants to encourage all Americans to receive the
GBCA Members Honored by the National AGC Safety Awards Program
Congratulations to the Philadelphia region winners of the 2020 National AGC Safety Awards Program! Eight GBCA members received awards from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) program, which recognizes
Excavation and Trenching Safety Toolbox Talks
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talks on Excavation and Trenching Safety EXCAVATION AND TRENCHING: OSHA REQUIREMENTS EXCAVATION AND TRENCHING: SOIL TYPES EXCAVATION AND TRENCHING: SLOPING AND BENCHING EXCAVATION AND TRENCHING: SHIELDING
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Identify and Mark Utility Lines Before Digging
This GBCA Toolbox Talk was developed in collaboration with the Pennsylvania One Call System. This toolbox talk discusses utility line locate marks, and the responsibilities of contractors and workers with