The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) announced the winners of the Safety Excellence Awards and the Louis Griesemer Sterling Silver Safety Awards. The Safety Excellence Awards recognize operations that maintain a safe workplace, evidenced by its safety performance over a consecutive period without an MSHA-reportable injury.
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NSSGA Presents James M. Christie Safety Award to Robin Markussen
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) named Robin Markussen, director of Occupational Health & Systems at Lehigh Hanson, as the winner of the 2020 James M. Christie Safety & Health Professional of the Year. Markussen has been a valued member of the NSSGA Safety and Health Committee and the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).
Read MorePropane Council Offers Safety Resources
The Propane Education & Research Council, in observance of Construction Safety Week, released a collection of resources to help support the construction industry’s ongoing commitment to safety.
Read MoreKentucky Crushed Stone Association Names Award Winners
The Kentucky Crushed Stone Association (KCSA) announced its 2020 Safety Contest, Milestone and Good Neighbor Award winners. The association recognizes its members each year for safety milestones, plant improvements, being good neighbors and community involvement.
Read MoreNSSGA Promotes Safety Month
June 19, 2020 – June is National Safety Month, and the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) is excited to recognize it with a week-long campaign to share member perspectives on safety and provide useful safety materials. The organization will wrap up the week on Friday, June 26, at 2-3 p.m. EDT with an engaging webinar featuring Safety and Human Factors Consultant Ronn Lehmann and a virtual networking event.…
Read MorePeckham Industries Reinforces Safety at its Operations
Peckham Industries issued an update on its response to COVID-19.
Read MoreCEMEX Implements More Than 50 New Hygiene and Safety Protocols
CEMEX has implemented more than 50 new hygiene and safety protocols to minimize the risk of COVID-19 contagion in its cement, ready-mixed concrete and aggregates operations across the world. The company’s operations are in strict adherence to the authorities´ regulations, recognizing the importance of the construction industry in supporting the maintenance and service of essential infrastructure required to face the…
Read More“No Handshake” Policy Encouraged at ConExpo-Con/Agg
March 2, 2020 – ConExpo-Con/Agg show management has arranged for “No Handshake” buttons and stickers to be distributed at the show. In addition, large signage will be visible throughout the show to remind everyone of hygiene best practices and guidelines provided by the Center for Disease Control (CDC). “We know how much a solid handshake can mean to engender trust and…
Read MoreCemex USA Safety Week Highlights ‘Safety Through Leadership’
Cemex USA kicked-off the new year by hosting its annual company-wide Safety Week 2020, an initiative solely focused on one of its core values, Health & Safety. This year’s theme, “Safety Through Leadership,” empowers supervisors and others in leadership roles to actively lead their teams to success by utilizing the tools provided by Cemex to nourish a strong and supportive…
Read MoreNSSGA and PCA Hire Pritchard
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) and Portland Cement Association (PCA) have joined together on hiring Director of Construction Materials Safety Policy Elizabeth “Libby” Pritchard. Pritchard, an aggregates industry veteran, has begun her work to promote and defend the interests of NSSGA and PCA members on all safety-related legislative and regulatory issues as well as provide technical assistance to members seeking…
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