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During the podcast, Jerry and Dan delve into the history of Safety Week and its evolution as we celebrate its 10th anniversary. Dan highlights the transition from compliance-based safety to culture and behavior-based safety. The conversation also touches on how the industry comes together during Safety Week, no matter where companies are on their safety journey. They can all learn from each other. They also explore the My Voice, My Vote Giveaway and this year’s collaboration with OSHA for the Nationwide Stand Down on May 8th.

The Contractors and Louisville District Veterans Affairs Division employees in Louisville, KY participated in Construction Safety Week. Louisville’s District Deputy Commander, Lt. Col. Guillermo Guandique, helped kick off Safety Week by discussing why safety is vital in the industry.

Construction Dive features a piece is written by Lena Kenny is safety manager at New York City-based contractor JT Magen & Co., on innovation in the industry and how implementing new ideas, technology, etc. can help promote safety on the job site. The piece explores different types of innovative technology and how these innovations can play a role in safety.

Construction Dive features Safety Week in the Dive Brief and shares insights on what Safety Week is, resources that are available and how companies can get involved.

Tyler Melito with Fox56 News in Lexington gives an overview of what Safety Week is and how it has made a difference in the past 10 years.

Representatives from Shawmut Design & Construction in Boston talk about the vast number of people impacted across the country with safety and awareness trainings during Construction Safety Week.

Construction Safety Week representatives Jerry Shupe, Chief Health and Safety Officer, Hensel Phelps; and Marni Hogen, CSP, Vice President Health and Safety, Mortensen share a comprehensive look at onboarding and how it impacts safety. The article dives into the essential components of onboarding, including effective delivery methods for onboarding procedures, ongoing support, and the importance of investing in proper onboarding to ensure safety and success on projects.

In this blog, Walden shares why they are committing to safety. It discusses Construction Safety Week’s 2024 theme, Value Every Voice, and the impact of ensuring all voices are valued every day of the year. The author also covers the safety stand down during Construction Safety Week in collaboration with OSHA.

KPA shares details on safety initiatives in May including Construction Safety Week. This piece discusses the importance of how companies respond to incidents AND how it is vital to work to prevent incidents from the start.

Journalist Angela Gismondi talks to the President of Gillam Group, Craig Lesurf, about Construction Safety Week and its ongoing role in driving safety initiatives across the industry throughout the year.

Leading up to Construction Safety Week 2024, an article in the ConExpo 365 newsletter explores mental wellness in the industry. This article examines essential concepts of awareness, education, ongoing support, and more. Setting the tone for a healthy environment in the workplace is imperative; the article shares how leadership and management can set that tone and make their organization a safe space for all workers.

ENR provides a look at some initiatives for the tenth annual Construction Safety Week. This brief article highlights the 2024 Giveaway initiative, “My Voice, My Vote,” and the 2024 Safety Stand-down in conjunction with OSHA.

The 2024 Construction Safety Week Chair, Dan Johnson, recently engaged in a reflective conversation with ENR about the decade-long journey of Safety Week. This article dives into the significance of the 10th-anniversary theme, explores the resources offered on the Construction Safety Week website, and highlights initiatives for 2024.

Construction Safety Week, scheduled to take place May 6-10th, is celebrating a decade of a mission to build a safer industry. Construction Safety Week shares 2024 initiatives including the My Voice, My Vote Giveaway and a partnership with OSHA calling for a nationwide safety down.

Construction Safety Week and OSHA announce their joint effort to create the largest industry-wide safety stand-down ever held the week of May 6-10th.

Construction Safety Week Chair Dan Johnson, CEO of Mortensen, dives into the history of Safety Week and emphasizes its significance in the industry. He also shares insights into the 10th-anniversary celebrations of Construction Safety Week and how to get involved in this year’s initiative.

Dan Johnson, CEO of Mortenson, and Mike Choutka, Chairman and CEO of Hensel Phelps, are special guests on the AGC ConstructorCast Podcast. During the podcast, they discuss the 10th anniversary of Construction Safety Week and its evolution over the past decade while sharing insights about the 2024 theme, Value Every Voice.

Featured in the AGC Constructor Magazine, Dan Johnson, CEO of Mortensen and Construction Safety Week Chair, shares the 2024 theme, Value Every Voice, and he outlines the four key components of the theme. Dan invites companies to participate in Construction Safety Week 2024 and shares free resources available on the website.

Dan Johnson, Construction Safety Week Chair, reflects on the shift in safety in the Construction Industry over the past decade. He dives into ways to strengthen the construction industry by committing to and investing in vital safety initiatives.

In May, the Gillam Group and the League of Champions honored Construction Safety Week’s theme, Strong Voices, Safe Choices. Employees were encouraged to engage in a variety of activities focused on learning and facilitating deeper conversations on safety. Craig Lesurf, president at Gillam Group, chair of the League of Champions and the Ontario General Contractors Association’s safety committee, emphasizes the significance of building a culture of safety and committing to that culture every day of the year.

As part of Construction Safety Week 2023, Skanska welcomed local high school students from the ACE Mentor Program on a tour of The Heming, a construction project in Tysons, VA. Led by Skanska’s Senior Project Manager, Brittany Otis, the tour highlighted the company’s commitment to safety while inspiring students to pursue a career in the industry.

Celebrating Construction Safety Week at the SABIC facility, BMWC Constructors and SABIC leadership treated employees to lunch and discussed a variety of topics on safety in the workplace. The celebration concluded with employees raising $5000 for the Tri-State Food Bank.

With the start of Construction Safety Week on the horizon, Safety Week representatives discuss the changes in the campaign since its inception, tips for new companies participating and the importance of giving all employees a voice. Companies are encouraged to participate in Safety Week May 1-5th and throughout the year.

Industry experts, including Construction Safety Week members, participated in a digital roundtable to discuss the state of safety today. Experts discussed the key components of job site safety now and in the future.

Along with other leaders in the industry, Mike Burke, Construction Safety Week Chair, speaks with ENR about raising voices at every level to create and promote safer job sites. This year’s Safety Week theme encouraged companies to commit to safety and share their individual pledges. The response illustrates what safety means to everyone in the industry.

Construction Safety Week Chair, Mike Burke, discusses safety in the industry, how investing in the right equipment and resources cultivates a culture of safety, and the role of Safety Week empowering everyone to have a voice.

Construction leaders from Alberici, L. Keely and Mortenson construction crews took time today to provide lunch, motivation and health advice to 700 construction workers or “industrial athletes” at the Centene Stadium site.

Construction Dive asked experts, including several Safety Week member companies, to weigh in on the high suicide rate plaguing the industry and what employers can do to protect workers.

Construction Safety Week Chair Ken Aldridge and other industry leaders discuss the importance of creating a safety culture in this CIRT roundtable video.

Building and Industry Connection magazine discusses Safety Week 2022.

In-person events return to construction sites across Canada, rebuilding connections and renewing a focus on safety.

Construction Safety Week chair Ken Aldridge discusses how the seen and unseen aspects of safety make up this year’s Safety Week theme.

Construction Dive shares Construction Safety Week Dates and theme.

Safety Week member Skanska held a fall protection demonstration on the University of Virginia campus during Safety Week, which was covered by the local CBS affiliate.

Mike McKelvey, co-chair of 2021 Safety Week discusses Safety Week 2021 in AGC’s Constructor magazine.

Construction Safety Week co-chair Michael McKelvey shared his thoughts on Holistic Safety and tips to plan your Safety Week on ENR’s Critical Path podcast. Listen here. https://www.enr.com/media/podcasts/781-enr-critical-path-podcast/play/9-michael-mckelvy

Construction Safety Week Chair Mike McKelvy joined a recent ConstructorCast podcast to chat about this year’s Construction Safety Week. Listen to learn more about Holistic Safety and the resources we’re offering the industry.

Being safe means paying attention to both mind and body. It is about more than just wearing hardhats and safety glasses. It means recognizing how important mental health really is to everyone’s overall safety. There is help available to combat suicide, depression, distractions and more. Safety Week Chairman Michael E. McKelvy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Gilbane Building Company and Ken Aldridge, Chairman of the Board, Aldridge shared their thoughts in this webinar sponsored by ENR.

Hawaii GCA President Leslie Isemoto and Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters share their view that safety should be a key part of our lives – both at work and at home.

Indiana-based firm participates in Safety Week 2020. Gaylor Electric employees have daily talks, onsite activities, photo contests, safety games and more.

The Ohio Contractors Association (OCA) is joining state, national and global construction groups in recognizing and participating in Construction Safety Week, and making work zones and project sites across Ohio safer for workers and the traveling public.

The AGC announces new dates for Safety Week 2020. AGC’s continued support of Safety Week helps spread our message throughout the industry.

AGC of America has demonstrated its commitment to safety by joining Construction Safety Week as a signature sponsor again in 2020, encouraging all AGC member firms to participate in the event.

Construction Safety Week, an annual industry wide education and awareness event originally formed in 2014, is set for May 4-8, 2020. This year’s theme is Built on Safety