ATLANTA — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has signed two strategic partnerships with MEJA Construction Inc. to strengthen worker safety and health practices during the construction of two major education projects in Henry County and Clayton County, Georgia.

The agreements, part of OSHA’s Strategic Partnership Program, are designed to prevent workplace injuries, reduce exposure to hazards, and build a culture of safety across large-scale construction sites.

Through these partnerships, contractors and subcontractors will receive support in creating and implementing comprehensive safety and health management systems. The initiatives also emphasize training for employees, supervisors, and employers, regular self-inspections, and careful monitoring of hazardous materials in environments where workers could face risks.

The Georgia Institute of Technology’s On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program is participating as a stakeholder, providing technical guidance and assisting smaller subcontractors involved in the projects.

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The partnerships come at a critical time as both construction projects involve complex, large-scale work:

Henry County School Project (Stockbridge)

This project involves the demolition of Stockbridge Elementary’s existing gymnasium and Patrick Henry High School, making way for a new 9,804-square-foot elementary gymnasium and the construction of a 171,855-square-foot STEM high school designed to expand advanced learning opportunities in the county.

Riverdale Early Learning Center (Clayton County)

Covering 9.3 acres, the 90,000-square-foot center will feature 24 classrooms, collaboration spaces, a gymnasium, media center, art and music rooms, and a full-service cafeteria and kitchen. The facility is expected to become a hub for early education, serving hundreds of young students and their families.

OSHA officials underscored the importance of these partnerships, noting that collaborative safety programs have proven effective in minimizing risks on high-profile construction projects.

“These partnerships seek to prevent worker injuries and reduce exposure to hazards using a contractor-government collaborative approach,” OSHA stated.

The agency emphasized that the model also benefits contractors by raising safety standards across the industry, helping companies build strong safety cultures while delivering projects that meet community needs.

OSHA’s Strategic Partnership Program has been used nationally to unite employers, workers, trade associations, and government agencies in achieving measurable improvements in workplace safety and health. By engaging frontline workers, company leaders, and technical experts, the program encourages a proactive approach rather than a reactive one.

For MEJA Construction, which is leading both school projects, the partnerships reflect a commitment not only to quality construction but also to ensuring that every worker goes home safe at the end of the day.

With educational facilities serving as the backdrop, the partnerships highlight how safer construction practices directly benefit communities—protecting workers while also helping to deliver modern, well-designed schools that will serve Georgia students for generations.

Originally reported by U.S. Department of Labor.