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
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
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
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
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
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,
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,
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
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
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
