Construction Safety Week in the News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

