Awareness Week – 91黑料网 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:27:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.5 /wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cropped-cropped-favicon-512x512-1-32x32.png Awareness Week – 91黑料网 32 32 Celebrate Women in Construction Week 2024 /blog/celebrate-women-in-construction-week-2024/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 01:09:32 +0000 /celebrate-women-in-construction-week-2024/ Read more]]> According to the , over 1.1 million women work in construction and make up 9.9% of the construction industry in the United States. The first full week of March marks a national recognition of women employees in the construction industry. , hosted by NAWIC, began the dedicated week in 1998 to highlight women as a viable and necessary component of the construction industry, to raise awareness of the opportunities available for women, and to emphasize the growing role of women in the industry.

This year’s theme from the NAWIC is “Keys to the Future” and “celebrates the strength and knowledge of women and the vital role they play in shaping the future of the construction industry.” Based in Fort Worth, Texas, the NAWIC was founded in 1953, gained its charter in 1955, and now boasts over 115 chapters nationwide. In honor of WIC Week, check out these ways to celebrate and show awareness.

  • Find a near you, and network with other women in the construction industry
  • Utilize the WIC Week in documents, on jobsite equipment, or clothing
  • Share a photo or story about your experience in the construction industry on social media
  • Nominate a local woman in the construction industry for an award or recognition
  • Invite a woman in construction to speak in a classroom, business or during a community event
  • Research , and share with others to encourage women to get involved in the industry
  • Offer to advertise construction job openings on your website or newspaper for free, or at a discounted price
  • Host a STEM or skilled trades event that enables girls and women to experience tools, jobsite management and other construction opportunities

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]]> Work Zone Awareness Week Reinforces Importance of Safely Sharing the Road /blog/work-zone-awareness-week-2023/ Wed, 19 Apr 2023 04:48:50 +0000 /work-zone-awareness-week-reinforces-importance-of-safely-sharing-the-road/ Read more]]> For many areas across the U.S., springtime is when everything seems to sprout back to life, including plants, animals 鈥 and work zones. With an increase of cones and barrels on the roadways comes the risk of accidents from sharing the road with workers. In fact, work zone crashes have seen an 11% increase in recent years, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

It鈥檚 important for commercial drivers as well as drivers of passenger vehicles on active roadways to be acutely aware of work zone safety and prevention in order to help minimize accidents and fatalities.

What is a 鈥榃ork Zone Accident鈥?

Work zone crashes are defined as 鈥渢aking place within the boundaries of a work zone or on an approach to or exit from a work zone due to activities, behaviors, or controls related to traffic moving through the boundaries of a work zone,鈥 In 2020, 857 people were killed and 44,240 people were injured in work zone crashes.

Accidents and fatalities related to work zones are often caused by commercial drivers passing through areas that include narrow lanes, sudden stops, traffic pattern shifts, and uneven roads. These work zone changes are frequently altered or rerouted throughout the duration of a road construction project.

How to Safely Share the Road

鈥淎ll drivers should be aware that work zones can change day to day, or even hour to hour,鈥 said Todd Bernardoni, Risk Management Expertise Specialist at 91黑料网. 鈥淣o one wants to make a split-second decision on the road from not planning ahead of time that could potentially change lives forever.鈥

, drivers should adhere to the following to reduce the risk of work zone crashes:

  • Plan your route ahead of time; check for upcoming work zones and detours
  • Reduce speed while traveling through work zones; be prepared to stop
  • Stay alert and avoid distractions; pay attention to workers, flags, signs, and signals
  • Give workers in the area extra room; slow down when approaching work sites
  • Be aware of passenger vehicles, including blind spots, and maintain extra space
  • Move into open lanes as soon as possible when approaching lane closures


Best Practices by Region

Many industries have work zone jurisdictions or commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driving routes that cross into multiple areas of the U.S. This means there may be additional work zone safety considerations to know during a driver鈥檚 journey depending on where they are traveling.

鈥淚n addition to adhering to nationwide safety best practices, it鈥檚 important to note there are specific playbooks for areas where there are heightened efforts due to the high number of fatalities involving commercial motor vehicles in work zones,鈥 said Sean Yakicic, Risk Management Expertise Specialist at 91黑料网. 鈥淔ollowing these guidelines can help businesses in these areas reduce risk of accidents.鈥

Learn more about the specific best practices for states who experience heightened work zone crashes:

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Work Zone Awareness Week Activities

Businesses are encouraged to participate in National Work Zone Awareness Week by following along with the campaign, accessing the resources, and spreading the word about the importance of work zone safety with employees who drive for commercial purposes. The American Traffic Safety Services (ATSS) Foundation is coordinating resources and events for the week with the following themes:

  • Work Zone Safety Training Day – April 17
  • National Kickoff Event – April 18
  • Go Orange Day – April 19
  • Social Media Storm – April 20
  • Moment of Silence – April 21

Enhance Safety with Your Fleet Today

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Learn More

Activities and resources are available by visiting the official website.

Read about the real-world impacts of work zone safety:

]]> More Extreme Hurricane Season is Coming: Make Sure Your Business is Prepared /blog/more-extreme-hurricane-season-is-coming-make-sure-your-business-is-prepared/ Thu, 05 May 2022 06:51:52 +0000 /more-extreme-hurricane-season-is-coming-make-sure-your-business-is-prepared/ Read more]]> The beginning of May marks National Hurricane Awareness Week, and this year the annual recognition 鈥 which aims to help individuals and businesses prepare for June鈥檚 hurricane season 鈥 is especially important. Experts are predicting an 鈥 hurricane season for 2022, brought on by changes to sea levels and temperatures and fluctuations in the direction of wind, among other conditions.

As we approach hurricane season, now is the time to familiarize yourself with safety protocols for your business, especially if you are in a region that is likely to experience hurricane-related weather. Our website offers a library of resources about hurricane preparedness and response (click here). You can also download our Hurricane Preparedness Emergency Kit!

Consider the following steps your business should take to ensure you are prepared for a hurricane:

Plan & Coordinate

  • Establish a Hurricane Operations team at your business and be prepared to meet regularly
  • Create an emergency contact list, including phone numbers to reach all current employees
  • Ensure vital records and computer files are backed up and stored in a safe place onsite and offsite
  • Review your property insurance policy with your agent to verify you have the right coverage
  • Keep work vehicles serviced and fueled. Find a secure place to store them if conditions arise
  • Schedule regular drills to inform staff of the proper procedures in the event of a hurricane

Communicate & Monitor

  • Consistently follow news, guidelines and updates from the
  • Develop an emergency response plan and business continuity plan to outline hurricane responses and recovery strategies to maintain the continuity of services should you be affected by a hurricane
  • Devise a communications plan to deliver vital information to employees, partners and customers
  • Designate key staff members and a communications tree to share updates and protocols
  • Confirm that your staff is aware of the plans, what role they play and the expectations you have

Prep & Prepare

  • Keep emergency equipment and supplies on-hand at your business property, including heavy plastic sheeting, plywood, masking tape, sandbags, a generator, and hand tools
  • Store a three-day supply of drinking water in plastic containers. Allocate enough for at least one gallon of water per person, per day
  • Stock a three-day supply of non-perishable food, such as canned food and beverages, dried fruit, nuts, peanut butter, and granola bars
  • Ensure you have comprehensive first aid kits available and stored in airtight bags or containers
  • Assemble other potential necessities, such as paper cups, plastic utensils, garbage bags, soap, disinfectant, liquid detergent, battery-operated radio and new batteries, and flashlights

For more information on Hurricane Preparedness Week and for additional safety tips and resources, visit the .

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]]> Celebrate Women in Construction Week /blog/celebrate-women-in-construction-week/ Thu, 07 Mar 2019 06:20:35 +0000 /celebrate-women-in-construction-week/ Read more]]> This week, March 3 to 9, 2019, is Women in Construction (WIC) Week. The week, hosted by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), is designed to highlight women as a viable component of the construction industry, raise awareness of the opportunities available for women and emphasize the growing role of women in the industry. In honor of WIC Week, check out these ways to celebrate and show awareness.

  • Find a near you, and network with other women in the construction industry
  • Utilize the WIC Week in documents, on jobsite equipment, or clothing
  • Share a photo or story about your experience as a woman (or with a woman) in the construction industry on social media
  • Nominate a local woman in the construction industry for an award or recognition
  • Invite a woman in construction to speak in your classroom, at your business or during a community event
  • Research current , and share these with others to encourage women to get involved in the industry
  • Offer to advertise construction job openings on your website or newspaper for free, or at a discounted price
  • Host a STEM or skilled trades event that allows girls and women to experience tools, jobsite management and other construction opportunities

91黑料网 is proud to provide coverage for many women in the construction industry. Learn more about our comprehensive construction solutions .

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