GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Caring for Your Hard Hat
This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk discusses how to care for your hard hat. Obviously, your hard hat won’t protect you unless you wear it, but you also need to
Federal Judge Finds in Favor of Employees Participating in Safety Investigation
A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has awarded $1.04 million in lost wages and punitive damages to two former employees of a
PRODUCT RECALL: Miller MightEvac, MightyLite Self-Retracting Lifeline
Honeywell reports that there are potentially non-conforming brake components in certain models of Miller MightEvac and MightyLite Self-Retracting Lifelines (SRLs) ranges manufactured within a specific timeframe. While there have been
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Signs of Depression and Substance Abuse
September is National Recovery Month. While mental illness and depression do not automatically lead to substance abuse, the symptoms of these issues can be related. This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox
September is National Recovery Month
In the construction industry, alcohol and substance abuse are major issues. The physical nature of construction work can even lead to abuse of prescription medications, namely opioids. In 2015, the
Ready To Wear: Wearable Technology to Boost Worker Safety
At the 2019 Construction Technology Expo on October 29, we will discuss how new wearable technologies are making construction safer for workers. The panelists will discuss different solutions outfitting workers
GBCA Promotes Water. Rest. Shade. in 6ABC Facebook Live Video
On Tuesday, August 13, 2019, GBCA co-produced a 6ABC Facebook Live video about worker safety in hot conditions. Hosted by Gina Gannon, the video was filmed at Bittenbender Construction’s LOVE
Remember to Submit Injury and Illness Data to OSHA
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is reminding employers who have not already done so to submit their 2018 OSHA Form 300A (Summary of Work-Related
GBCA and Med-Tex Services Visit Construction Sites for Water. Rest. Shade. 2019
On Tuesday, August 13, 2019, GBCA and Med-Tex Services, Inc. visited several GBCA member jobsites to promote awareness about heat- and sun-related risks and injuries. At each location, Dennis Dougherty,
Safe + Sound Week 2019
OSHA's Safe + Sound Week, August 12-18, 2019, is a nationwide event celebrating the successes of businesses that have implemented safety and health programs in the workplace. Throughout the year,