Join us each month for a short 15-minute webinar discussing hot topics in the construction industry. All webinars are hosted by CCS Safety Director Gary Martin. This month's "The 15" will be Thursday, January 30 at 9:00 a.m. EST/6:00 a.m. PST via GoToMeeting. Gary will discuss the 2020 CCS Certification Program changes followed by a […]

The 2020 Indiana Safety & Health Conference will occur on February 24 - 26 at the Indiana Convention Center. CCS is a Partner of the conference and sponsors the Construction Track. Click the links below to learn more about the conference and to register. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER CLICK HERE TO VIEW SCHEDULE

Join us each month for a short 15-minute webinar discussing hot topics in the construction industry. All webinars are hosted by CCS Safety Director Gary Martin. The nation’s health protection agency, Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that was first […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has raised many questions in the construction industry regarding safety, contract obligations and liability. Join CCS for “The 15” on Thursday, April 23rd at 1:00 pm EDT/10:00 am PDT to hear from Thad Schurter and Sean Devenney of the Drewry Simmons Vornehm law firm. They will discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on […]

Join CCS on Tuesday, May 5th for its first Safety Directors Forum of 2020 in North Carolina. Gary Martin, CCS Safety Director, will present "Safety Expectations for Contractors." Martin will discuss what contractors should know about OSHA requirements and safety pre-qualification. Martin will share some real-world examples of how having a strong safety program can […]

Join CCS on Wednesday, May 27th for a virtual Safety Directors Forum where the focus will be on how to protect employees when working on or near streets and highways. Neal Carboneau will introduce the "Implementing Safe Work Zone Operations Strategies" program from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). An overview of the program along with key points […]

Have you ever wondered what training is required by OSHA? Do you have questions about summer heat and protecting your workers? Are you looking for resources to answer your safety concerns? Join CCS for “The 15” on Thursday, May 28th at 1:00 pm EDT/10:00 am PDT to hear from Gary Martin, CCS Safety Director, who […]

Join CCS on Wednesday, June 24th for a virtual Safety Directors Forum where Robert Baldwin of AECOM Hunt will present “How to Build a Safety Team.” Teamwork is an essential component for the success of all safety efforts at the workplace, so how do you develop a team to ensure your goals are met? Baldwin […]

Join CCS for its Safety Directors Forum on Wednesday, July 22 where Michelle Ellison and K.R. Boucher of the Indiana Department of Labor will present an update on the activities of the Indiana Department of Labor and specifically Indiana OSHA. The CCS Safety Directors’ Forum is a great way to connect with your peers in […]

Join CCS for its North Carolina Safety Directors Forum on Tuesday, August 25th where Gary Martin, CCS Safety Director, will present updates on construction fatalities in North Carolina. Also, Gary will discuss OSHA’s Focus Four and Prevention. We want to hear from you on your prevention tactics as well. The CCS Safety Directors’ Forum is […]

Join CCS on Wednesday, August 26th for a virtual Safety Directors Forum to hear from Solid Platforms, the 2020 CCS Excellence in Safety “Crystal Eagle” Award winner, along with Safety Leader Award recipients Gaylor Electric and Gribbins Insulation. See what they are doing that made them stand out to the awards judges and get some […]

Construction is a stressful occupation. The work is tough and often entails intense physical labor performed in dangerous conditions. Adding to the stress is the fact that employment is often temporary and precarious. These factors are having a significant impact on the well-being of construction workers: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, […]