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 …
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2022 Mobile Section, AGC Safety Awards Recipients
Mobile Section, AlabamaAGC recognized our members who maintained an excellent safety record throughout 2021 on April 26, 2022 at the Country Club of Mobile. Over 125 members were in attendance as 33 of the Mobile area leading commercial, industrial, specialty contractors and suppliers received awards. Guest speaker Jose Gonzalez, Area Director of the Mobile Area OSHA office commended the contractors …
Construction Safety Week and OSHA’s Fall Protection Stand Down May 2-6, 2022
Please mark your Calendars: May 2-6 2022 is Construction Safety Week and OSHA’s Fall Prevention Stand Down. To plan your safety events during Construction Safety Week, please visit: https://www.constructionsafetyweek.com/plan-for-safety-week/ To participate in OSHA’s Fall Protection Stand Down, FALLS ARE THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN CONSTRUCTION. In 2020, there were 351 fatal falls to a lower level out of 1,008 …