2024 Safety Awards Reception
On July 18, 2024, members of Philadelphia’s union commercial construction industry gathered to celebrate the exceptional safety records of GBCA members at the 2024 Safety Awards Reception. Held at
OSHA Safe + Sound Week 2024
Safe + Sound Week, August 12-18, 2024, is a nationwide event for workplaces to recognize and improve their safety and health programs and to offer information and ideas on
Med-Tex Services, Inc. To Host Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics Course
Join Med-Tex Services, Inc. for an Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics Course that covers the OSHA Excavation Standards and the safety and health aspects of excavation and trenching. Topics
MSA Safety Webinar: Selecting PPE & Safety Equipment: Considerations for Head & Fall Protection
Selecting the right PPE can be life-saving on a construction site. The construction industry continues to be one of the most hazardous sectors. According to the Bureau of Labor
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Air Quality
This GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk provides information on how to protect yourself and others from poor air quality. What is Air Quality Index? The Air Quality Index
The U.S. Department of Labor Announces Proposed Rule to Protect Indoor and Outdoor Workers from Extreme Heat
The U.S. Department of Labor has released a proposed rule with the goal of protecting millions of workers from the significant health risks of extreme heat. If finalized, the
GBCA Promotes Heat Safety on 97.5 The Fanatic
GBCA is partnering with 97.5 The Fanatic to help promote heat safety to construction workers leading up to OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week, August 12-18, 2024. Ads will run
Fall Prevention in Construction Safety Training
On June 19 and 20, the General Building Contractors Association (GBCA) hosted a comprehensive Fall Prevention in Construction Safety Training. This training program, developed by the Associated General Contractors
Eggs with OSHA: Technology in Construction Safety
On Tuesday, June 25, the General Building Contractors Association (GBCA) held its second Eggs with OSHA event of the year, dedicated to raising awareness about job site safety technologies.
EDA Contractors Promote Mental Health Awareness in the Construction Industry
During Mental Health Awareness Month, EDA Contractors, Inc. is urging construction industry leaders to take inventory of their workers' mental health and offer support to those who may be