TJ Wies Contracting Inc. was awarded with the Finishing Contractors Association (FCA) Contractors Recognizing Excellence in Safety Training (CREST) Chairman’s Award at the 2015 FCA International Leadership Council conference in Chicago, Ill.
A shimmering skyscraper, a world-class stadium and an expansive suspension bridge are impressive architectural achievements, but every structure comes with serious risks faced by the construction workers who build them.
TJ Wies Contracting Inc. was awarded with the Finishing Contractors Association (FCA) Contractors Recognizing Excellence in Safety Training (CREST) Chairman’s Award at the 2015 FCA International Leadership Council conference, in Chicago, Ill.
IPAF’s machine-readable Smart PAL Card (Powered Access Licensed-Registration or Powered Access License outside North America) has won the Plantworx Innovation Award in the Safety category for its innovative use of smartcard technology to help improve site safety.
“Safety is not a luxury; it’s a necessity that every worker deserves,” said Jordan Barab, U.S. deputy assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health, speaking to an audience of about 250 at the IPAF Summit on March 26, 2015 in Washington, D.C.
