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AGC panel: An overly detailed safety plan can be a liability

Construction Dive

A massive rulebook that most workers won’t read can leave a contractor vulnerable to OSHA fines and lawsuits, according to panelists at AGC’s safety conference.

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AGC Releases Highway Work Zone Safety Report

Construction Business Owner

(April 15, 2013) -- Thirty-eight percent of highway contractors had motor vehicles crash into their construction work zones during the past year, according to the results of a new highway work zone study conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America.

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State of the Construction Industry: June Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We’ve got you covered with this month’s roundup of stories related to construction technology, labor, seasonal safety issues, innovative new projects and more. AGC Uses Targeted Ads to Try to Prevent Work Zone Crashes. With all that construction comes safety issues, according to Construction Dive. Where Are All the Builders?

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Middlebury Resource Recovery Center Wins AGC Vermont Best Builders Award

PC Construction

Last night, PC proudly accepted an AGC Vermont Best Builders Award for the Middlebury Resource Recovery Center (MRRC) project. The project faced numerous challenges but by embracing a collaborative, transparent approach, we delivered a successful project with zero safety incidents.

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OSHA inspected more construction sites last year than any other workplace

Construction Dive

OSHA Regional Administrator Stephen Boyd spoke candidly about the industry’s fatality numbers at AGC’s health and safety conference this week.

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AGC Stand Down Emphasizes Coronavirus Safety Measures

ENR Construction

Nearly 500 firms and 31,000 workers participated in the safety stand down, according to the AGC of America.

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Majority of highway contractors report work zone crashes in last year

Construction Dive

AGC called upon legislators and motorists alike to improve roadwork safety as part of its highway contractor survey.

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