Construction workforce safety training remains a key component of reducing jobsite incidents and improving safety practices as new workers enter the industry. ABC of Georgia is scheduled to conduct a Construction Academy session focused on safety leadership and behavioral safety for employees with limited construction experience.
The in-person class is scheduled for Aug. 26 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at ABC of Georgia's facility at 8975 Roswell Road in Atlanta.
The session will provide a high-level introduction to safety leadership principles and behavioral safety methods. Participants will examine ways to identify and address unsafe actions and develop stronger relationships with field personnel.
The course is intended for new hires and workers who are new to construction rather than experienced safety professionals.
The training will address safety responsibilities from several industry perspectives. General contractors will examine how safety programs can move beyond basic compliance, while specialty contractors will consider how to reinforce safe practices when supervisors are not continuously present.
The course will also address the roles of suppliers, industry professionals, owners, developers, architects and engineers in establishing and maintaining safer construction environments.
Owners and developers will receive guidance on expectations for contractor safety performance, while design professionals will examine their role in incorporating safety considerations into project design.
For construction employers, entry-level safety training can establish expectations before workers develop jobsite habits. Behavioral safety programs can complement formal compliance requirements by focusing on how workers recognize, communicate and respond to unsafe conditions.
The course is classified under technical education and is available only for in-person attendance.
As construction companies continue bringing new workers into field operations, early safety education can help establish consistent expectations across project teams. Training that addresses both compliance and worker behavior gives contractors and owners another tool for strengthening jobsite safety practices.
Source: ABC Georgia.
