On March 22, 2023, a horrific accident took place in a construction work zone in Baltimore, Maryland. This crash claimed the lives of six roadworkers. Concurrent with the release of the AGC of America 2023 Annual Workzone Safety Survey results, AGCA published this video message from Maryland AGC members where they recount work zone incidents they’ve experienced and offer their pleas to motorists about why it is so important to drive safely through these zones. Please take a few minutes to watch and share.
Slow Down. Save Lives. A Message from Highway Roadworkers.
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By Holt Andron, CSP, CHST, CRIS, AGC Oregon-Columbia Chapter Safety Management Consultant
Properly inserted hearing protection takes under a minute, but hearing damage from construction impulse noise can occur in seconds—and is permanent.
By Brenda Pittman, AGC Certified Industrial Hygienist
Safety Break for Oregon invites employers/workers to pause for safety talks, training, and improvement planning; sign up for prizes and free OSHA resources.
Information provided by Oregon OSHA