Construction Safety Week in the News

May 9, 2024

NAC Podcast features Safety Week

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.

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May 9, 2024

Louisville VA Medical Center project observes Safety Week

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.

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May 8, 2024

Exploring Innovation and Technology in the Industry and How it promotes Safety

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.

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May 6, 2024

The Dive Brief | Construction Safety Week 2024

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.

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May 6, 2024

Construction Safety Week 2024 Begins in Kentucky

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.

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May 6, 2024

NBC Boston 10 visits a historic building under Construction to kick off Safety Week

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.

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May 2, 2024

The Voice Magazine: Effective Onboarding

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.

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May 2, 2024

Committing to Safety Week and Advocating for Every Voice to Be Heard

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.

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May 1, 2024

Safety Observances in May by KPA

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.

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May 1, 2024

The Daily Commercial News previews Construction Safety Week in Canada

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.

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April 30, 2024

ConExpo | Construction Safety Week Supports Mental Health

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.

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April 24, 2024

ENR Article Safety Week: Construction Safety Week Wants to Hear Your Voice

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.

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April 24, 2024

ENR Article Safety Week: Open Ears To All Worker Voices

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.

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April 4, 2024

PR Newswire Release

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.

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April 4, 2024

Largest Industry-Wide Safety Stand-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.

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March 13, 2024

Marking a Decade of Promoting a Safer Industry: Construction Safety Week Embraces 2024 by Valuing Every Voice

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.

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March 1, 2024

AGC ConstructorCast

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.

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March 1, 2024

Constructor Magazine: 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.

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January 3, 2024

The Voice Magazine: Empowering Our People

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.

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May 18, 2023

Daily Commercial News by Construct Connect | Strong voices, safe choices this year’s Safety Week theme

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.

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May 5, 2023

City Biz | Local High School Tours Tysons Construction Site During Annual Construction Safety Week

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.

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May 3, 2023

14News | SABIC Facility Hosts Safety Week celebration in Mt. Vernon

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.

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May 3, 2023

ENR: Louder Than a Whisper Discover how a vocal safety voice enhances physical and mental well-being

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.

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May 2, 2023

Construction Dive | Round Table: SIFs, data key to jobsite hazard detection

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.

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April 19, 2023

ENR: When Safety Matters, Let All Voices Be Heard

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.

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April 11, 2023

CURT Blog Post: Empowering a Culture of Safety 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.

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May 23, 2022

Ch. 5 St. Louis: Crews took a break on Thursday to celebrate Construction Safety Week

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.

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May 6, 2022

Construction Dive: Mental Health a Key Part of Jobsite Safety

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.

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May 4, 2022

CIRT video: Ken Aldridge Joins Panel to Discuss Creating a Safety Culture

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

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May 4, 2022

Safety Week Inspires Everyone to Be Leaders in Safety

Building and Industry Connection magazine discusses Safety Week 2022.

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May 4, 2022

Construction Safety Week in Canada: Building Connections

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

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April 25, 2022

CURT Blog: Together, We Can Make a Difference

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

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April 7, 2022

Construction Dive: Safety Week Dates Announced

Construction Dive shares Construction Safety Week Dates and theme.

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May 13, 2021

CBS News Charlotte: Safety Week Demonstration Held

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.

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April 28, 2021

Constructor Magazine: Safety Week 2021 Committed to Holistic Safety

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

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April 20, 2021

Safety Week co-chair Michael McKelvey Featured in ENR Podcast

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

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April 19, 2021

AGC Podcast on Safety Week: Listen Here

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.

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April 7, 2021

Webinar: Committing to Total Wellness and Holistic Safety

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.

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September 17, 2020

Column: Safety in Construction Goes Beyond our Job Sites

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.

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September 15, 2020

Gaylor Electric Celebrates Safety Week

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

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September 11, 2020

Ohio Contractors Association Announces Safety Week Plans

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.

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August 31, 2020

Safety Week Announces 2020 Dates – AGC

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

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February 5, 2020

AGC Joins Construction Safety Week 2020 as signature sponsor

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.

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January 31, 2020

Construction Safety Week Announces 2020 Dates

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

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