SUPPORTING YOUR SAFETY


Shawmut Design and Construction held a safety demonstration on a jobsite in Los Angeles County.


Show of Unity as Contractors Work for Safer Industry


BY CAROL EATON T 24


he week of May 2-6, 2022 is Construction Safety Week, an annual event that unites dozens of construction companies across the United States in a common cause: to showcase


their commitment to building a stronger and safer industry. Numerous AGC of California member firms plan to actively


participate in this five-day celebration of safety culture on their jobsites and in their corporate offices by hosting safety stand- downs, educational forums and tailgate talks, and sharing best practices, tools, and resources. AGC’s Safety & Health Council (SHC) is taking a leading


role working to maximize the impact of Safety Week this year, headed up by an active subcommittee of safety professionals including Steve Lee, Shawmut West; Shawn Ledbetter, Mil- waukee Tool; and Travis Walker, ACCO Engineered Systems.


CALIFORNIA CONSTRUCTOR MAY-JUNE 2022


Working alongside Brian Mello, AGC Director, Safety &


Regulatory Affairs, members of the AGC Safety Week sub- committee developed and rolled out a Safety Week Toolkit available to all members via the AGC website (www.agc-ca. org/resources/safety-health/safety-health-resources/) in preparation for the weeklong event. It offers a roadmap for members to reinforce key safety talking points in their own companies and with the public. Te toolbox includes a “Culture of Safety” article from Mello; a message from AGC of California President Dina Kimble; a checklist for a successful tailgate talk; and informational tail- gate talks covering five key safety topics: silica in construction, fall prevention, hardhat safety, confined space and mobile equipment safety.


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