If there is one key takeaway from our latest data, it is this: Merit shop contractors are setting the gold standard for construction safety. In an industry that is by its nature hazardous, critics attempt to challenge the safety record of merit shops. The evidence, however, tells a completely different…
On Wednesday members participated in a webinar where they heard from IMA Corp experts on the popular topic of employee benefits and mental health resources during COVID-19. Employers across all industries have been asking where they can find the resources to help their team maintain their health and wellness during…
Achieve World-Class Safety with ABC's Safety Management System: STEP What if your company could be 680 percent safer than the industry average? What if you could reduce your total recordable incident rate by 85 percent? ABC member firms that participate in ABC STEP have shown that these statistics are attainable…
A Discussion on Behavioral Safety As part of ABC’s ongoing Safety Roundtable series, members recently discussed behavioral safety and the significant impact human behavior can have on safety decisions. 85% of all incidents are the result of unsafe acts, while only 15% are the result of unsafe conditions. Many behaviors…
ABC’s Safety Roundtable Series ABC members participated in our inaugural safety roundtable last week at the ABC office to discuss new hire orientations including their dramatic impact on safety programs and how to best implement them. The 2019 ABC National Safety Performance Report found that “companies that conduct an in-depth…
