Safety and Environmental Services
The AGC of Wisconsin is committed to developing and delivering the highest quality safety materials, education and awareness among construction employees by enhancing and sharing "best safety practices" to all member firms that will ensure a safer working environment and contribute to a positive image of the construction industry within our state.
Safety and the environment rank among the most important issues in the construction industry today. AGC of Wisconsin employs two full-time, professional safety directors to service the safety and environmental requirements of its members. Services include:
Safety Training Classes and Seminars
Programs are held in locations throughout the state on an ongoing basis on topics such as: OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Courses, General Hazard Awareness, Dealing with OSHA Inspections, Scaffold Training, Respirator Training, Hazard Communications, Fall Protection, Confined Space Training, Overhead Power Line Hazard Awareness, Trenching & Excavating, First Aid, CPR, and Crane Operator Certification.
Training Materials and Publications
AGC has a comprehensive catalogue of safety videotapes (including the nationally acclaimed Toolbox Talks series), handbooks, and training manuals on topics such as Construction Safety Competency Training, Fall Protection, and the Manual of Accident Prevention for Construction. Members can purchase their own copies at reduced rates or borrow from the chapter's publications library at no charge.
Jobsite Safety Training
AGC's safety professionals conduct safety training for members' employees on jobsites and at member offices.
Annual Education & Safety Day
This full-day event features over 20 safety presentations, awards presentations, and a keynote speaker.
Safety Audits and Inspections
AGC's safety directors inspect member jobsites for OSHA violations and provide written reports on what action needs to be taken to comply with OSHA safety regulations and avoid citations. Inspections can be structured to replicate surprise OSHA visits and are a great way to educate site managers on the inspection process.
OSHA Citation Service
AGC's safety directors represent cited members at OSHA informal and administrative hearings. Thanks to their knowledge and expertise AGC staff is very successful at getting fines and penalties reduced and even withdrawn.
Consulting Services
AGC's safety and environmental specialists perform research and provide information, interpretation, and consultation on OSHA and DNR/EPA regulations for member contractors. They also assist in asbestos testing, in the development and implementation of company safety and hazard communications programs, and provide advice on all aspects of jobsite safety.
Liaison with State and Federal Regulatory Agencies
AGC staff in Madison and Washington, DC maintain close relationships with officials at state and federal regulatory agencies and ensure that the contractor's voice is heard when new regulations are considered.
Downloads
On-Line OSHA Outreach Courses (pdf 177kb)
OSHA Newsletter May 2008 (pdf 1,002kb)
OSHA Newsletter June 2008 (pdf 452kb)