Safety
Alabama AGC is the recognized safety leader in the commercial construction industry.
Helping You Maintain the Highest Safety Standards
AGC can help you:
- Reduce injuries and illnesses
- Reduce industrial-insurance premiums
- Create a safe working environment
- Promote job site safety within the industry and to the public
- Prevent regulatory violations
- Improve employee morale
- Represent industry viewpoints to safety regulators
- Save time and money using AGC professional staff expertise
Our Safety Services
On-Site Safety Visits
Improve job site safety and regulatory compliance
Safety Forums and Newsletters
Stay informed on industry regulations, best practices and compliance updates
Safety Resources
Get expert guidance on safety program development, citation resolution and more — at no cost to members
Soft-Tissue Injury-Prevention Tools
Reduce workplace sprains and strains with proven prevention strategies
Safety Classes
Access first-aid/CPR, OSHA 10-hour training, and custom safety courses through the AGC Education Foundation
Safety Video Library and Publications
Explore a wide selection of safety videos and materials in English and Spanish — available for purchase or lending
Jobsite Posters
Stay compliant with required workplace safety postings
Our Program Offerings
OSHA requires employers to train workers who face hazards on the job. Alabama AGC provides several training programs to ensure your employees receive the necessary education.
See our programs below, and reach out to Tom Robinson for more information or to schedule a class. If possible, we will gladly tailor a class to fit your specific needs. If we cannot, we will work to provide you with the training you need.
OSHA 10-HR
The OSHA 10 consists of 10 hours of class time broken down over two days. The topics covered include an introduction to OSHA, falls and fall protection, electrical hazards, excavations, scaffolds, ladders and stairs, material handling, fire prevention, hand and power tool safety and PPE. Note that other topics can be substituted to fit your needs, with some exceptions.
Excavation Competent Person
The OSHA Standard for Construction requires that a competent person be on site during excavation work. This class offers training in soil analysis, protective equipment and excavating standards. Note that this class only provides information. It’s up to you to designate your competent person.
Scaffolding Competent Person
The OSHA Standard for Construction requires that a competent person be on site during scaffolding work. The class offers training in inspections, protective equipment and scaffolding standards. Note that this class only provides the information; it’s up to you to designate your competent person.
Workforce Safety/Flagger Training
This class covers the MUTCD standards for designing, installing, maintaining and dismantling a work zone. It also provides training for those directing traffic in these zones.
Level 1 Rigger and Signaler
This class is designed to meet the requirements for Level 1 riggers and signalers set forth in subpart CC of the OSHA Standard 1926.
Confined Space Entry
This class covers the definitions and requirements for confined space entry set forth in the OSHA Standard for Construction. This class is for attendants, entrants, and supervisors.
Fall Protection – Funded Via Susan Harwood Grant
This class covers the definitions and requirements for confined space entry set forth in the OSHA Standard for Construction. This class is for attendants, entrants, and supervisors.
First Aid and CPR
This class uses the National Safety Council curriculum and provides a 2-year CPR/AED and 3-year first aid certification. The class can be broken down so the topics are taught separately.