Author: Nazia Shah
Safety Week 2026 invites companies across the construction industry to elevate health and safety not just for one week, but year-round. Since 2014, the commitment and collaboration of participating organizations have helped strengthen safety culture and drive meaningful industry-wide improvements. By joining as a member, sponsor, or advocate, companies support the Safety Week mission while also showcasing their own commitment to protecting workers and jobsites. Online registration is available, with more details on how to participate and support the initiative. Types of Supporters: Learn more and register. Contact Nazia Shah for more information.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) collects and maintains a wide range of data related to workplace safety and health. This includes OSHA inspection and citation data, injury and illness data electronically submitted to OSHA, work-related severe injury and fatality data, and chemical exposure health data. OSHA recently updated and redesigned the OSHA Data webpage to enhance user accessibility and navigation of publicly available OSHA datasets. The redesign organizes all datasets in one convenient location, categorized by topic, and the new layout is consistent with other OSHA webpages, offering a clearer and more streamlined experience for users. Employers, workers,…
Construction Suicide Prevention Week (CSPW) has grown from a regional effort into a nationwide movement, with more than 700 organizations reaching nearly 500,000 workers in 2025. This industry-wide initiative provides free resources to help those in and around the construction community start lifesaving conversations, hold stand-down events, and share support with colleagues who may be struggling. Your sponsorship helps put more tools in the hands of the people who build our communities – expanding awareness, reducing stigma, and giving every worker access to resources that could save a life. Join CSPW in making an impact where it matters most -…
Show the Industry What Safety Excellence Looks Like Your safety journey is worth sharing. Now is your chance to earn national recognition for it. The Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA) honors member companies that are raising the bar and driving measurable improvements across the industry. Through the CSEA, AGC recognizes contractors of all sizes and scopes of work that excel in safety and occupational health management and risk control. Why Apply? Join the ranks of contractors who’ve set the gold standard for safety. LEARN MORE AND APPLY TODAY Deadline: December 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET Contact Nazia Shah for…
On December 9, AGC hosted an informational session on its National AGC Safety Awards (NASA), an ongoing effort since 1991. The session provided an overview of the program, including its purpose, structure, data analysis, and how participating can support your company’s safety benchmarking and recognition efforts. Don’t miss this opportunity to be recognized at a national level for your organization’s excellent safety record. View the Recording | Download the Slides On a related note, AGC is currently accepting applications for our Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA). The CSEA goes beyond safety statistics and looks at an organizations overall safety program…
On December 3, AGC hosted its final virtual, quarterly, Safety & Health Town Hall of 2025. Highlights of the session included the following: View the Recording | Download the Slides Below are the dates and registration links for the 2026 AGC Safety & Health Town Halls:
Make sure you’re squared away – key deadlines for conference registration, hotel room block, and awards are quickly approaching. Take a moment now to lock in your spot, book accommodations, and submit your awards application before the year closes out. Winter 2026 Construction Safety & Health Conference Awards Contact Nazia Shah for more information.
Are you an industry expert, construction professional, or vendor with valuable insights to share? AGC’s Construction Safety & Health News newsletter is seeking contributors who can elevate the conversation around safety and health and strengthen industry knowledge. As AGC’s primary platform for safety and health information, Construction Safety & Health News delivers high-value content that equips our members with the latest insights on regulatory developments, emerging risks, safety innovation, workforce wellbeing, and proven practices from the field. It’s a trusted resource for advancing safety and health across construction organizations nationwide. We invite you to submit articles, thought leadership pieces,…
On December 2, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has resumed normal enforcement activities following the federal funding lapse and is now working through a backlog of safety and health complaints that were not processed during the shutdown. Complainants do not need to resubmit their cases. OSHA has also extended the 15-working-day contest period for employers who received citations between October 1 and November 12, 2025; shutdown days will not count toward the deadline, and all affected contest periods are now extended through December 4, 2025. Employers should continue to monitor…
The Construction Safety Excellence Awards (CSEA) program is the industry’s elite safety excellence awards program for companies of all sizes and occupational divisions. The CSEA recognizes those construction companies that excel at safety and health performance, examining each candidate’s commitment to safety and occupational health management and risk control. The deadline is December 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET. Learn More and Apply. View our recent webinar to learn about the process, from application to the awards ceremony. Whether you’re a new or returning participant, you’ll gain actionable insights to strengthen your submission. View the recording and download the slides.…