The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Associated General Contractors of Missouri renewed their 25-year partnership.
In a June 6 news release, the Department of Labor agreed to renew the partnership with the Associated General Contractors of Missouri to continue reducing dangers faced by construction industry workers in the state with new training and protection.
“Our partnership with the Associated General Contractors of Missouri helps prevent worker injuries and fatalities by putting comprehensive safety and health management systems in place for contractors and subcontractors on area construction sites,” said OSHA Area Director Bill McDonald in St. Louis, according to the release. “The 25-year partnership between OSHA and the AGCMO continues to provide contractors and workers with training and resources to improve workplace safety in this high-hazard industry.”
Through the five-year pact renewal, the two organizations will seek to continue efforts in reducing injuries, illnesses and fatalities caused by the top four hazards in the construction industry: falls, struck-by, caught-in/between and electrocutions, according to the release. The partnership also aims to ensure workers are trained in preventing other job site hazards.
In addition to worker safety onsite, the agreement also seeks to increase the use of AGCMO’s mental health resources dedicated to Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry, encouraging members to participate in events during Construction Suicide Prevention Week, set for Sept. 5-9, to help recognize mental health issues and provide resources, the release reported.
