Spread the Word: Safety Starts with Me!
GBCA recently sent our contractor members hard hat stickers featuring our new QR code. Scan it to access our new Toolbox Talks Toolkit! You can now easily access GBCA’s mobile-friendly Toolbox Talks on your mobile devices. You can also reduce
GBCA Offers City-Approved COVID-19 Workplace Safety Training Certificate
Under Philadelphia’s current regulations, every active construction site must have a Pandemic Safety Officer. GBCA offers a COVID-19 workplace safety training course, test, and certificate that is recognized by the City of Philadelphia. This course and test are free for
Water. Rest. Shade. 2020
As temperatures rise in the Philadelphia region, GBCA is joining OSHA in promoting safe practices for construction workers working in the heat. The safety message comes down to three key words: Water. Rest. Shade. Dangers of Working in the Heat
Heat Hazard Toolbox Talks and Resources
GBCA Heat Hazard Toolbox Talks WATER. REST. SHADE. PREVENTING HEAT-RELATED ILLNESS (AND FIRST AID) HEAT-RELATED STRESS AND ILLNESS (SIMPLIFIED) WORKING IN THE HEAT: THE HEAT INDEX This Toolbox Talk reviews the features of the OSHA NIOSH Heat Safety
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Tips for Staying Hydrated
This GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk provides tips for staying hydrated. Click below to download the Toolbox Talk as a one-page handout. DOWNLOAD Tips for Staying Hydrated As summer temperatures hit the higher numbers it is very important to
GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk: Working in Extreme Heat
This GBCA Safety Toolbox Talk provides tips for working in extreme heat. Click below to download the Toolbox Talk as a one-page handout. DOWNLOAD Working in Extreme Heat Working in excessive heat can lead to injuries such as
IRS Issues Guidance for Employers Reporting Qualified Sick and Family Leave Wages Paid
The Treasury Department and the IRS recently provided guidance in Notice 2020-54 to employers requiring them to report the amount of qualified sick and family leave wages paid to employees under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) on Form
AGC of America Undergraduate / Graduate Scholarship Competition Open
The AGC Education and Research Foundation offers undergraduate and graduate level scholarships to students enrolled in ABET or ACCE accredited construction management or construction-related engineering programs. This scholarship is for the 2021-2022 academic year that begins fall 2021. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Philadelphia Women in Trades Self-Care and Allyship Workshop
Philly Women in Trades will facilitate a special virtual gathering on Wednesday July 22 for Philadelphia-area tradeswomen. The event is sponsored by Women in Nontraditional Careers (WINC) and Philadelphia Women in Trades. Self Care and Allyship Workshop Date: Wednesday, July
FDA Recalls More Hand Sanitizers
Updated July 24, 2020 The Food Drug Administration has updated its recall page and has added additional hand sanitizer products to the list. These products have been recalled due to either undeclared methanol or undeclared methanol contamination. SEE THE FULL