Safety

Through its programs, seminars, and publications, ABC of Metro Washington offers support to member companies who strive to maintain outstanding safety policies, procedures, and practices. Worksite safety is paramount to the successful completion of construction projects.

In our commitment to safety and health in the construction industry, we offer innovative safety training seminars with real-life learning to develop a skilled and knowledgeable workforce.

The Chapter Safety Awards are determined using safety factor calculations that incorporate data from Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) reports. STEP recipients are automatically enrolled in the Chapter Safety Awards. more>

ABC's national Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) rates participants on 20 safety program components, including management commitment to safety, employee participation, use of personal protective equipment, and record keeping. more>

The data shows that safety orientation programs of 200+ minutes improve TRIR and DART rates by more than 90%. Download and implement the New Hire Safety Orientation to build a culture of safety that strives to achieve zero accidents. more>

Take the Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace Pledge. Join your fellow industry leaders in pledging your support to work towards eliminating substance abuse-related incidents on construction jobsites. more>