Construction Safety Council
CAGC helped found the Construction Safety Council in 1989 as a non-for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of safety and health interests in the field of construction throughout the world. With an emphasis on quality and customer service, all of CSC's resources and loss reduction tools have been designed to maximize positive impact on our members' safety programs. The CSC, in partnership with Northern Illinois University, is one of only 26 OSHA-authorized Education Centers nationwide.
FREE Construction Safety Training
The Construction Safety Council offers five complimentary four-hour safety sessions. Each OSHA grant session is delivered in person with expert Awareness-Level instruction about workplace hazards and risk-prevention strategies.
Private training is available upon request - any day, any time. Call (708) 449-8604.
Electrical Safety
All workers can benefit from greater awareness of the electrical dangers (shock, arc flash, fire) that exist in a powered environment. The Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (NFPA 70E) provides requirements for work practices and hazard identification, as well as the use of lockout/tagout and personal protective equipment (PPE). Gain insights about how to avoid accidents and improve your safety culture through effective risk prevention and control.
Excavation Dangers
Working in and around trenches requires attention to multiple hazards, both below-grade and above-ground. And because excavation operations can turn tragic in an instant, everyone must be involved in preventing cave-ins through site inspections, soil/air analysis, and protective systems. The role of a competent person is especially important to ensure compliance with OSHA safety standards. Learn how to Slope - Shore - Shield for best results.
Harmful Silica
Barely visible, but dangerous nonetheless, respirable crystalline silica is the byproduct of sawing, drilling, and crushing concrete, stone, and brick. The dust particles are small enough to be inhaled deep into the lungs, where they can cause serious illness and fatal disease. Learn about the OSHA standard that includes specific measures for employers to protect employees from exposure, including engineering controls, work practices, and respirators.
Workzone Hazards
Workzone safety is the predictable outcome of proper planning, combined with skills training, for individuals assigned to temporary traffic control areas. A thorough understanding of government regulations and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is essential - as is the placement and use of flags, signs, barricades, and message boards. Following best practices will reduce the risk of injury, both to workers and motorists.
Fall Protection
It is unfortunate that the need for training to avoid falls is talked about as much as the incidents themselves. But why, and why so often? Because the hazard is commonplace in construction - at height (from scaffolds, ladders, roofs) and on ground (from slips and trips on uneven surfaces). The resulting injuries are usually severe, but entirely preventable with a safety program that involves risk assessment, personal equipment, and protective systems.