Register today for AGC’s RiskCon 2022

RiskCON2022  September 1st | 9am – 3pm Alabama AGC HQ  |  5000 Grantswood Road    Irondale AL 5 CE Hours Available for Safety Professionals, Insurance Agents & Attorneys Click below to Register and Download Info Sheet https://alagc.org/riskcon-2022-registration/  FREE REGISTRATION for all CompTRUST AGC  Fund Members   and Insurance Agents Join us all day or just for lunch (registration is required for lunch …

OSHA Safe and Sound Week August 15-21, 2022

OSHA will celebrate Safe + Sound Week August 15-21, 2022.   If you are not familiar with Safe + Sound Week, this is an event dedicated to highlight the importance of written Safety & Health Management Systems (SHMS). SHMS play a key role in preventing and or reducing injuries at the place of employment.  Although this is a voluntary event, OSHA …

Mobile Section AGC Offering Free Training

The first of Mobile Section, AGC’s four Free training classes was held July 19th at the Mobile Section Office. This Free training is being made possible by a grant from Alabama Construction Industry Craft Training Board (CICT).  Appreciation to Lindsey Stephenson and United Rentals Academy for providing the instruction for Construction New Hire Safety, Traffic Control & Flagger Training, Basic …

Congratulations to Recipients of AlabamaAGC Supervisory Safety Awards

AlabamaAGC began this program last year in an effort to recognize the efforts of the frontline supervisors in the area of safety by spotlighting our general and specialty contractors’ frontline field personnel who have displayed outstanding safety performance and dedication during the previous calendar year. We all want our employees to return home safe and sound to their families and …

Johnny & Kathy Walton Featured in July/August AGC Constructor Magazine

We are so proud of Johnny & Kathy Walton for sharing the story of the tragic work zone death of their son Marshall with National AGC’s Constructor Magazine in an effort to promote Work Zone Safety on a national level.   Their hope is that by sharing their story other lives can be saved. I have attached a digital copy of …

Heat Illness – OSHA National Emphasis Program

OSHA has launched a National Emphasis Program (NEP) to protect workers against hazards associated with heat. Whether your operations involve working indoors or outdoors the risk of having employees suffering heat illness and/or injuries is real, present and dangerous. As part of this NEP there is an outreach component. This email serves as the first step to inform about the …

Heat Illness Advisory

Construction jobsites and other workplaces across America are being asked to be Mindful of Heat Illness Prevention especially during this severe heatwave! Alabama AGC and CompTrust AGC are strong supporters of OSHA’s campaign to educate field employees on the dangers of heat illness and how to look for warning signs in fellow employees. This time of year can be ESPECIALLY  …

View Video Tribute to Marshall Walton as part of AGC of America Media Event

AGC of America Releases Work Zone Safety Survey: Sixty-Four Percent Of Firms Working On Highway Upgrades Experienced Cars Crashing Into Their Work Zone During The Past Year, New Data Finds Wed, 05/25/2022 – 12:29 AGC of America released a new public service video today which tells the tragic story of young Marshall Walton. He lost his life to a distracted …

Work Zone Safety Virtual Media Briefing

Please Join AGC of America for a  Virtual Media Briefing  Including a video featuring Mobile Section AGC Members discussing the dangers of distracted driving in highway work zones: Johnny and Kathy Walton – John G. Walton Construction Co.; Skip Powe – SSR, Inc. Richard Whitworth – C & H Construction Services, Roman Clayton – C & H Construction Services. Morris …