GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Workplace Distractions: Cell Phone Use
This toolbox talk goes over some of the ways that cell phones turn workers into jobsite hazards and provides reminders of excuses that don’t hold up on the jobsite. Click
City of Philadelphia and CDC Update COVID-19 Safety Guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the City of Philadelphia have updated their guidance for individuals fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and now recommend that fully vaccinated individuals wear
Safety Recall: STIHL Cut-off Machines
STIHL has announced a safety recall of its cut-off machines, STIHL TS 410 and STIHL TS 420. LEARN MORE
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Refresh Your Job Safety Memory
The minute we stop thinking about safety is when an incident may occur. This GBCA Toolbox Talk provides some reminders for workers to help them refresh their job safety memory.
Autodesk Safety Management Toolkit
GBCA member Autodesk has a free collection of resources to help you develop and maintain your company’s safety program. Streamline your safety workflows with these free templates and guides. This
City of Philadelphia Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors
COVID-19 infections are on the rise, largely due to the Delta variant. In Philadelphia, hospitalizations of children infected with COVID-19 are increasing. The City of Philadelphia’s Department of Health now
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Verbal De-Escalation Techniques
This GBCA Toolbox Talk discusses verbal de-escalation techniques for defusing or talking down an explosive situation. Click below to download the Toolbox Talk as a handout (includes Sign-In Sheet). DOWNLOAD
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