Patient's Signs Get Construction Crew’s Attention and Lasting Dedication
Riley patient’s signs get construction crew’s attention and lasting dedication.
8/1/2008

Local Business Leaders Attend “Executive” OSHA Construction Safety Training Course
The day-long safety training event was sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company and was targeted toward local business and construction leaders.
4/1/2008

OSHA Lookback Review Concludes Lead in Construction Standard is Still Needed
Employers and employees in the construction industry stand to benefit from the results of this lookback review.
10/1/2007

The New Language of Construction Safety
Are workers with limited English proficiency another danger on today's multicultural construction projects'
9/30/2007

ASSE Standards for Construction and Demolition
ASSE releases standards package to help reduce injuries on construction and demolition projects.
9/13/2007

Steinberger Construction Earns National Safety Award
The Logansport, Indiana firm is one of five construction firms to receive the National Safety Excellence Award.
7/26/2007

OSHA VPP Expanded to Construction Firms
Eligible applicants include those who operate within the construction industry and have been in continuous business for at least three years.
10/26/2006

Safety Management Group Present at Indianapolis' Largest Construction Projects
Safety Management Group is impacting no less than four of the top seven largest ongoing Indianapolis-area construction projects, according to a ranking published by the Indianapolis Business Journal.
5/19/2006

Pepper Construction Recognized at MICCS Event
Pepper Construction and Eli Lilly and Company recognized for safety excellence at Metro Indianapolis Coalition for Construction Safety Event in Indianapolis.
5/19/2006

OSHA Proposes VPP for Construction
OSHA Proposes Voluntary Protection Program for Construction Assistant Secretary Henshaw announces initiative at 20th annual VPPPA Conference.
9/22/2004

OSHA Launches Safety Web Page For Residential Construction
'This new OSHA Web page focuses on residential construction industry-specific safety and health information that can help employers and workers establish and maintain safer worksites...'
8/20/2004

OSHA Reviews Construction Hearing Conservation
OSHA Schedules Second Set of Stakeholder Meetings on Hearing Conservation for Construction Workers.
6/15/2004

Construction Trenching Accidents Can Be Prevented
Construction trenching accidents result in 40 fatalities and numerous injuries each year.
1/8/2004

Aerial Lift Fatality Offers Learning Points
An incident in Singapore offers a learning opportunity regarding aerial lift usage on construction sites.
9/1/2008

Methamphetamine and Your Worksite: Propane Tank Tampering and Other Dangers
Most construction supervisors have heard about methamphetamine (meth), but few have encountered it on the jobsite.
8/1/2008

NY State Adopts Construction Safety Training Bill
Contractors performing on public works projects exceeding $250k will be required to have completed an OSHA 10-Hour Course.
6/13/2008

Safety Associate's Article Featured in
An article prepared by Safety Management Group's Gary Gokey is being featured in the May issue of Construction Business Owner magazine.
4/15/2008

OSHA’s Top Ten List: Documents You’ll Want to Have on Hand
Do you know the ten documents and reports OSHA asks for when visiting a construction site?
4/1/2008

OSHA Announces New Alliance With the National Construction Safety Executives
The OSHA and NCSE Alliance will focus on falls, electrical, struck-by, and caught in-between hazards.
10/1/2007

Clarian Arnett Project Is Developing a Strong Safety Culture
'A successful safety program is truly a team effort,' writes Jason Willis in the June issue of the Clarian Arnett Hospital Monthly Construction Progress Report.
7/17/2007

Analysis of 2005 Fatalities Reveals Causes Changed Little Since 1991
The study incorporates data collected from OSHA inspections of 753 fatal construction incidents in calendar year 2005.
7/9/2007

Safety Management Group Assists Riley Hospital for Children's Phase V Project in Indianapolis
Indianapolis -- Safety Management Group is assisting the owner and construction manager with contractor safety at the Riley Hospital for Children Phase V project in downtown Indianapolis.
4/1/2007

Debunking the 13 Myths of Construction Safety 4
Be wary of hanging onto mental models for action just because they are popular.
1/29/2007

NIOSH To Study Construction Falls
The goal is to identify and eliminate working conditions that may contribute to close calls and falls.
12/28/2006

Debunking the 13 Myths of Construction Safety 3
Be wary of hanging onto mental models for action just because they are popular.
11/23/2005

Caterpillar Telehandler Recalled
A notification was received from Paul Flentge, Safety Director of Pepper Construction Company pertaining to an apparent design flaw with the Caterpillar TH580B Telehandler.
11/7/2005

OSHA Proposes Revised Rules on Electric Power Generation
Comments are being sought for an update of the standard for the construction of electric power transmission and distribution installations.
8/1/2005

Safety Management Group Featured at CFMA Event
Safety Management Group featured in a panel discussion at the The Construction Financial Management Association's Annual Meeting.
4/4/2005

Pepper Construction Named GC of the Year
Safety Management Group featured at the Indiana Subcontractors Association Awards Dinner.
4/1/2005

Debunking the 13 Myths of Construction Safety 2
Be wary of hanging onto mental models for action just because they are popular.
12/29/2004

Henshaw Names Advisors
Henshaw announced the appointment of five new members and reappointment of two others to the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH).
7/14/2004

'Time Out' for Safety'
Many contractors have recognized the importance of pre-shift safety 'Time Outs' on their construction jobsites.
7/12/2004

AGC Identifies Nation's Safety Contractor
"This is the time we recognize the latest innovations in construction safety."
4/29/2004

MICCS Releases Awards Enrollment Packages
The Metro Indianapolis Coalition for Construction Safety (MICCS) has released enrollment applications for its 2004 Awards Program.
2/4/2004

OSHA Unveils Goals For Next Five Years
Construction industry featured prominently in OSHA's new plan to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses.
7/28/2003

OSHA to Revise Crane and Derrick Standards
OSHA has announced it is establishing a Crane and Derrick Negotiated Rulemaking Committee to develop a new, proposed construction safety standard for cranes and derricks.
7/1/2003

SMG Clients Recognized by MICCS
Numerous SMG Clients are being recognized for safety excellence by the Metro Indianapolis Coalition for Construction Safety (MICCS).
4/24/2003

Over Forty Percent of Indiana's CHSTs are SMG Employees
Nine of the twenty-two Construction Health and Safety Technicians (CHST) in Indiana are employed by Safety Management Group.
2/24/2003

Debunking the 13 Myths of Construction Safety 1
The entire field of safety is laboring under many pieces of folklore masquerading as fact.
12/1/2002

MICCS Contractor Safety Certification Program
The Metro Indianapolis Coalition for Construction Safety (MICCS) has developed a Certification Program providing a number of benefits to the industry.
11/6/2002

Lessons learned from the Miller Park crane collapse trial
What lessons can construction companies learn from this verdict'
7/5/2002

The pros and cons of extended work days
Non-traditional work days are becoming more and more common on in manufacturing and construction settings. What type of considerations should an employer make when deciding whether to utilize an extended work day'
6/3/2002

Make Work Safer by Sharing Information About Hazards
Workers must know about the chemicals and other hazardous materials they’re handling.
11/1/2008

Kent Burget Featured on Morning News Broadcast
A live remote feature in Plainfield focused on ladder safety on behalf of the Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis.
11/1/2008

Seven Steps for Better Communication Among Safety Pros
Safety professionals are committed to making sure the workers they oversee make it home in one piece, but what about the workers for other crews and companies?
11/1/2008

Safety Management Group Offers 10% Discount for All Online Safety Training Through December 2008
A 10% discount code is being made available for any online course offered on the Safety Management Group Virtual University.
11/1/2008

Seven Strategies for Safer Trenching
Following some very basic safety procedures can minimize the possibility of a trench accident, or, should an accident occur, can reduce the amount of time and effort needed for a rescue.
10/1/2008

How OCIPs Keep Project Owners in Control
A well-structured OCIP can result in dramatic improvements to the quality of the project and the safety of the site.
10/1/2008

Indiana Work-Related Fatalities at Record Low Rate
Manufacturing and retails trades posted dramatic decreases in on-the-job fatalities, resulting in the lowest overall rates since the current tracking methods were incorporated in 1991.
9/1/2008

Safety Management Group Named to Inc. 5000 National Listing
Safety Management Group makes the prestigious listing for a second year in a row.
9/1/2008