Coalition for Construction Safety

The 15: CCS Safety Director Exchange-CCS Resources for Contractors
2020-05-28 13:00 - 13:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | IN, United States
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 will detail the resources available on the CCS website. Gary will highlight the various information available specifically OSHA training requirements.
“The 15” is CCS’s monthly Safety Directors Exchange that lasts 15 minutes and offers an additional 15 minutes to ask questions or share best practices.
Join us for this FREE webinar! Instructions to join the webinar will be emailed to you once you have registered.
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May Safety Directors Forum – Implementing Safe Work Zone Operations Strategies
2020-05-27 08:00 - 09:30 | CCS Office Conference Center, 8909 Purdue Rd. Suite 140, Indianapolis, IN, 46268, United States
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 will be covered.
Topics that will be covered include:

Flagging
Mobile Operations
Traditional Lane Closures
Simple Strategies to Improve the Safety of the Personnel in the Workzone

Don’t miss this informative session!
The CCS Safety Directors’ Forum is a great way to network and share ideas with your peers in the construction and facilities maintenance industry. Everyone is welcome so please join CCS on May 27 at 8:00 a.m. for this FREE webinar. Please click on the link below to register. Instructions for the webinar will be emailed to those who register.
About the presenter: Neal Carboneau is a registered professional engineer with 16 years of experience in heavy and highway construction and 11 years in training development and education. This experience has allowed Neal to develop and deliver impactful training within the industry. His current work under the Federal Highway Administration’s Work Zone Safety Grant is helping organizations improve the safety and effectiveness of their work zone operations and provide techniques to improve implementation in the field.
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May Safety Directors Forum (North Carolina) – Safety Expectations for Contractors
2020-05-05 | IN, United States
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 impact safety performance and the bottom line.
The CCS Safety Directors’ Forum is a great way to network and share ideas with your peers in the construction and contractor maintenance industry. The forum is open to anyone with an interest in the topic. Everyone is welcome so please join CCS at the Bass Pro Shop, 8181 Concord Mills Blvd., Concord, NC on May 5th at 9:30 a.m. for this FREE event.
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The 15: CCS Safety Director Exchange-Contracts and COVID-19
2020-04-23 13:00 | IN, United States
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 the construction industry and how contractors can navigate this unprecedented situation.
“The 15” is CCS’s monthly Safety Directors Exchange that lasts 15 minutes and offers an additional 15 minutes to ask questions or share best practices. Following this month’s presentation, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions of Schurter and Devenney as well as discuss other issues that they are facing during the pandemic.
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The 15: CCS Safety Director Exchange
2020-03-26 13:00 - 13:30 | IN, United States
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 detected in China and which has now been detected in more than 100 locations internationally, including in the United States. The virus has been named “SARS-CoV-2” and the disease it causes has been named “coronavirus disease 2019” (abbreviated “COVID-19”).
Since there is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19, it is very important to not only protect ourselves, but our communities and workplaces. Following some basic best practices and good hygiene, we can all take steps to prevent the spread of the illness.
The next “The 15” will be Thursday, March 26 at 1:00 p.m. EDT/10:00 a.m. PDT via GoToMeeting. Gary will discuss the COVID-19 pandemic. He will also discuss how to implement an emergency action plan within your company.
In addition to the presentation, “The 15” allows participants to ask questions of their peers and share best practices. Instructions to join the webinar will be emailed to you once you have registered.
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2020 Indiana Safety & Health Conference
2020-02-24 - 2020-02-26 | Indiana Convention Center, 100 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46225, United States
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.
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The 15: CCS Safety Director Exchange
2020-01-30 09:00 - 09:30 | IN, United States
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 Q&A session. Instructions to join the webinar will be emailed to you once you have registered.
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January Safety Directors Forum – Winter Safety
2020-01-22 08:00 - 09:30 | CCS Office Conference Center, 8909 Purdue Rd. Suite 140, Indianapolis, IN, 46268, United States
Join CCS on Wednesday, January 22nd for its first Safety Directors Forum of 2020. Megan Atherton of ATI Worksite Solutions will discuss “Winter Safety – How to Prevent Injuries.” Atherton will discuss how to keep workers safe in cold and adverse conditions.

Topics that will be covered include:

Understanding illness and health issues impacted by cold weather
How to keep workers warm and limit exposure
How to ensure work sites are clear of hazards

Don’t miss this informative session to ensure your workers are ready to deal with harsh winter weather.
The CCS Safety Directors’ Forum is a great way to network and share ideas with your peers in the construction and facilities maintenance industry. The forum is open to anyone with an interest in the topic. Everyone is welcome so please join CCS at the CCS Office Conference Center, 8909 Purdue Road, Suite 140, in Indianapolis on October 23rd at 8:00 a.m. for this FREE event.
About the presenter: Megan Atherton, MS, LAT, ATC, CIEE, CEIS is an ergonomic consultant with ATI Worksite Solutions.

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