GBCA COVID-19 Webinar Series: Navigating the New Normal
GBCA is holding a five-part webinar series for the Philadelphia region's construction industry, as we all begin to navigate this new normal of working through a pandemic. Please join us
New Online Mast Climber Walkthrough Inspection Training Tool
A new online tool from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is designed to guide users through daily pre-shift inspections of mast climbing work platforms and help
OSHA Focus Four Toolbox Talk: Power Tools, Arc Flash Protection, and First Aid for Electrocutions
This year, GBCA is participating in OSHA’s Focus Four Campaign, providing resources to avoid incidents involving OSHA’s Focus Four hazards. This month, we’re providing toolbox talks about electrical hazards. This
Stay Engaged and Healthy While Social Distancing
Social distancing can mean long periods of isolation, which can lead to mental health issues, especially for those already suffering from psychological distress. Elissa Kozlov, a licensed clinical psychologist and
Philadelphia L&I Make Safe Permits
Make-Safe Permits must be made in person at the L&I district office at 1512 Cecil B. Moore Avenue. You can find out more information about this process on this information
Kastle Systems Webinar on Construction Site Security
As construction sites are being shut down or facing shutdown throughout the country, site security becomes a critical need. GBCA member Kastle Systems has put together a webinar about its
Guidelines for Shutting Down a Construction Site
GBCA has compiled a guide to assist you in closing your projects due to the State-ordered shutdown. While it is not an all-inclusive, one size fits all guide, we hope
Philadelphia Stay at Home Order & March 27 End-Date for Construction Sites
Today the City of Philadelphia issued a Stay at Home order, further restricting activity in order to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. READ THE ORDER Throughout this situation GBCA
Philadelphia Construction Stop-Work Deadline Extension and Update on New Jersey
In response to Governor Wolf’s order to shut down construction sites in Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections has extended the time for construction sites to safely close
Philadelphia Construction Site Closure Extension, Guidelines for Closing Sites, and More Resources
GBCA has been in constant communication with both the Mayor’s Office and the Governor’s Office to ensure our members voices are heard as we continue to navigate uncharted territory, and