ConstructVT. Vermont's Construction News and Safety Trends. July 22, 2024

AGC/VT Toolbox Talk w/Richard Wobby-Drive Safe on the Roads

ASAE Announces AGC/VT as Recipient of the 2024 Power of Associations Gold Award

The Power of Associations Summit Awards recognizes outstanding associations that work beyond their missions to benefit America, its workforce and the world.

AGC/VT was recognized for Vermont's Employee Wellness Partnership, comprised of Jenna's Promise, Reid Wobby, AGC/VT Overdose Prevention Program.

Click here to read more about Vermont's Employee Wellness Partnership

 

Vermont's Unemployment Rate Held at 2.1% for June

The Vermont Department of Labor released data on the Vermont economy for the time period covering June 2024. According to household data, the seasonally-adjusted statewide unemployment rate for June was 2.1 percent. This reflects no change from the prior month’s revised estimate.

Click here to read the Commissioner's Message on Vermont's unemployment rate

Construction Employment Increases In 35 States Between June 2023 And June 2024

29 States Add Jobs from May to Last Month

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Presented by EC&M magazine, The Everyday Electrician™ is a new series of short-form videos designed to showcase real-world electrical installation challenges and offer practical solutions in the field. 

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5 Strategies for Retaining Construction Employees

Workforce development and retention are important for any business, but in construction, an industry where four workers are leaving for every one that joins, it is vital to maintain production. 

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Can't Rather Than Don't Makes Injuries Impossible

The "can't rather than don't" principle emphasizes using engineering controls to make safety incidents physically impossible, rather than relying on administrative controls that depend on worker vigilance.

Click here to read about the "can't rather than don't" principle

7 Tips to Trucking Safely in Road Construction Zones

About every three days a fatal work zone crash involving a large truck occurs in the U.S. That totals 133 truck-involved fatal work zone crashes each year, according to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

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Upcoming Events

TQP Update Class Online

July 23-24 @ 7am

Vermont Fire Alarm TQP recertification or Type-S license 8-hour update class. Please attend the 2024 series of fire alarm certification classes. These classes, now presented live & online in a webinar format for your convenience and safety, are approved by the state of Vermont and meet the continuing education requirements for the VT fire alarm TQP certification and Type-S fire alarm licensing requirements. 

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Associated General Contractors of Vermont

Phone: 802-223-2374

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.agcvt.org

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