Please join us in welcoming James (Jim) McGugan, GBCA’s new Safety Consultant!

Jim is a Training Instructor for Med-Tex Services, and will be providing GBCA members with safety resources and services including the following:

  • Conduct onsite or telephone safety consultations and job site safety audits with GBCA members
  • Provide Safety program development, review, and support for GBCA members
  • Provide OSHA and Department of Licensing & Inspections policies and regulations interpretation, citation review, and communications assistance

Jim started in construction as a carpenter in Local #8 as an apprentice in 1980. He became a journeyman in 1984, and moved up to foreman, assistant superintendent, and superintendent. In 1995 he became an OSHA outreach trainer starting his career in safety. He performed various duties such as audits, training, and field safety. He retired in 2013 and started to work for Med-Tex Services as a trainer. He currently teaches various safety courses in Fall Protection, Confined Space, MEWP, OSHA 10 & 30, PSM as well as other safety courses. We think Jim will be an excellent resource for all to use for any safety questions.

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