Building Ohio
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AGC of Ohio’s Membership Directory & Resource Guide is published in the Spring and includes AGC of Ohio member listings and Classifieds, membership and business resources information, and other matters of interest to commercial contractors.
Build Ohio Preview is published in the Fall. Entries in AGC of Ohio’s Build Ohio awards competition are highlighted and regular articles include the President’s Message, Around the Statehouse, AGC Chapter Corner, and Jobs in Progress, which highlights members’ construction projects that are underway.
Government Affairs Update provides information about government related matters of interest to the commercial building industry and AGC’s advocacy efforts. More Info
Safety Updates are sent electronically on a regular basis, informing members of safety-related news, including OSHA regulatory and enforcement activities, construction safety tips and advice, equipment recalls, and AGC of Ohio safety meeting and event notices. More Info
Recent News
The Ruhlin Company safety milestone
The Ruhlin Company has recently achieved a significant safety milestone by reaching 1.5 million man hours worked without a Lost Time injury. This achievement is a direct reflection of everyone’s commitment to safety!
Read MoreHidden Hazards Are Lurking – Don’t Let Injuries and Illnesses Haunt Your Workplace!
Take action to scare up hazards and find the best ways to control them. • Conduct safety walk-arounds to systematically identify and address workplace hazards. Check out the Safe + Sound Campaign resources, Walk-Arounds for Safety Officers and Safety Walk-Arounds for Managers, for tips on making yours effective. • Hone your observation skills to identify and assess hazards in your workplace. Watch the Campbell Institute’s webinar, Visual Literacy: How ‘Learning to See’ Benefits Occupational Safety. • Engage your workers and…
Read MoreOHIO TO IMPLEMENT A BOLD, NEW LAW TO DETER DISTRACTED DRIVING COLUMBUS
Effective October 29, House Bill 95 becomes law and enacts a significant distracted driving deterrent and an effective tool for law enforcement to enforce dangerous driving. House Bill 95 establishes Ohio’s unique approach of combating distracted driving by enhancing existing moving violations. For example, law enforcement officers no longer will need to prove a driver is texting, but only that a moving violation has occurred and the driver was distracted at the time. The law requires an enhanced financial penalty…
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