Construction Safety Perspectives

In this episode, Doug welcomes Natalie Centeno, MS, LAT, ATC, a licensed athletic trainer and certified health and nutrition coach at Pivot Onsite Innovations, an Athletico company. Natalie shares her expertise on the essential role of wellness programs in the construction industry, highlighting the innovative work being done to support workers’ health and well-being on site.

With over two decades of experience, Pivot Onsite Innovations has been transforming workplace health outcomes through proven healthcare, prevention, and performance solutions. Natalie discusses how their team of occupational health specialists collaborates with employers to customize programs that reduce injuries, enhance safety cultures, and mitigate workers’ compensation costs, resulting in a healthier and more productive workforce.

Throughout the episode, Natalie emphasizes the importance of treating workers as “industrial athletes,” providing injury prevention, care, and education tailored to their unique needs. She highlights initiatives like daily stretching routines, nutrition challenges, and mental health resources that promote overall well-being. Additionally, Natalie addresses the critical issue of heat illness prevention and the proactive measures taken on site to ensure worker safety.

If you’re interested in learning how wellness can be effectively integrated into high-risk environments like construction, this episode is a must-listen!

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In this episode, hosts Shaun Carvalho and Jason Edic are joined by Jamie Evans from Turner Construction. They discuss the critical question of who truly owns safety on construction sites.

From the roles of superintendents and project executives to the impact of organizational structure, this discussion provides valuable insights for anyone in the construction industry. Whether you're in management, operations, or safety, this episode is packed with practical advice on cultivating a strong safety culture within your projects.

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In this episode of Construction Safety Perspectives, Shaun Carvalho sits down with Brendan Ready, a key player in Shawmut Design and Construction's safety team. Brandon shares his insights on what it takes to maintain safety excellence on the job site, drawing from his extensive experience in the industry.

He discusses the critical safety protocols Shawmut has in place, the importance of a safety-first culture, and how the company stays ahead of industry standards. Whether you're a safety professional, a construction manager, or simply interested in the field, this episode provides valuable lessons on the intricacies of safety management in the construction industry.

Jason Edic joined by Drew Peckham VP of Risk Management and Employee Development at Unified Construction Group. They discuss the skills needed and hazards in demolition. He stresses the importance of having the make safe discussion before demolition starts and having the MEP trades onsite with demo. Demolition is not the precursor to construction; it is the start of construction.

Jason Edic is joined by Jenaya Nelson, Laborer at Lee Kennedy,. They chat about the advancements of safety in the industry, challenges women face in construction, and some of Jenaya’s personal experiences on job sites.

We are on-site for this episode!  Jason Edic is joined by Jeremy Long, Quality Assurance Manager/Corporate Safety Director at Prime Steel. He shares his extensive knowledge about the art of ironworking and his personal journey in the industry. He discusses future advancements in safety for iron workers, such as heart monitoring devices and safety netting, the demand for more training in the tricks of the trade, and prioritizing work-life balance over a schedule.

Doug LaPlante is joined by John Burress, MD, MPH, FACOEM, Principal and Medical Director at OccMed. They discuss occupational medicine's impact on the construction industry. He emphasizes communication on modified duty between safety professionals and workers, worker fitness, and a quality care cycle from injury to recovery. His goal is to have workers recover to an even better condition than they were in pre-injury to help people become more resilient for the next injury.

Shaun Carvalho is joined by Brian Mello, Associate Vice President of Engagement and Regulatory Affairs at AGC CA, to discuss how to have candid conversations with trades to establish respect and relationships. He reflects on his experiences in the industry so far and how the industry can adapt to change rather letting it happen to us.

Today, Bob is joined by Bill Aalerud, Executive Vice President of Columbia Construction Company, dives into best practices for creating and fostering a psychologically safe and acceptable workplace environments, where people feel comfortable speaking up and sharing their opinions to cultivate a better pull plan because everyone participates, and you get the most amount of feedback on the project.

On this episode of Construction Safety Perspectives, Jason Edic joined by John Ferrante, CEO of AGC MA, discuss the universal safety orientation. The goal of the universal orientation is to have high quality video that general contractors or managers can share and easy access to trades people’s completed certifications. This process creates an efficient, simplified procedure for trades people going from project to project.