Safety Recall: 3M Fall Protection
3M Fall Protection announces an immediate stop use and product recall of the 3M™ DBI-SALA® Nano-Lok™ edge and Wrap Back Twin-Leg Self Retracting Lifelines. The twin-leg Nano-Lok edge is part
2019 Water. Rest. Shade.
On Tuesday, August 13, 2019, GBCA and Med-Tex Services, Inc. will be promoting awareness about reducing the risk of heat- and sun-related injuries. GBCA and Med-Tex Services, Inc., which provides
PPE is Not One Design Fits All
As the construction industry works to diversify its workforce, a safety concern that arises is that Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) fits appropriately. In the past, PPE has been designed for
Sign Up for the GBCA Silica Safety Program
OSHA has increased the number of Compliance Officers in the Philadelphia Region, and one of the issues that they are looking at is silica compliance. The GBCA Silica Program provides
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Water. Rest. Shade
The weather in Philadelphia is still hot and humid. Watch this video from GBCA Member Med-Tex Services, Inc., and check out an OSHA toolbox talk on Protecting Yourself in the
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Effects of Weather on Portable Ladder Safety
Different types of weather such as heat, direct sunlight, and thunderstorms, affect the efficacy and the safety of construction equipment. This week’s toolbox talk from OSHA talks discusses the Effects
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Common Risks at Work Due to Opioid Painkiller Use
This week, July 21-27, is Pennsylvania Construction Opioid Awareness Week. This week, we’re featuring a Toolbox Talk from the National Safety Council about Common Risks at Work Due to Opioid
Pennsylvania Construction Opioid Awareness Week
July 21-27th is Construction Opioid Awareness Week in Pennsylvania. This is an event to raise awareness and understand the dangers of prescription drug use in the construction industry. GBCA wants
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Tips for Staying Hydrated
As the summer wears on, it’s important for construction workers to stay hydrated to avoid heat-related illnesses and injuries. This week’s GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk provides tips for workers to
2019 Safety Awards Reception on CCT Network
Carpenter Contractor Trust (CCT) was at the GBCA Safety Awards Reception on June 26, 2019 and created a short video. Featured in the video: Christina Pasquariello, Assistant Project Manager, P.