article thumbnail

Fed watchdog wants DOD to have better insight into contractors' safety records

Construction Dive

The Government Accountability Office said that OSHA violations should be tied to a company identification number so that defense contractors can weigh safety records before awarding projects.

Safety 86
article thumbnail

Lessons in Defensive Driving

Safety Services Company

Lessons in Defensive Driving. Welcome to Safe Friday, since June is National Safety Month, we’re going to close out the month by covering the ins and outs of defensive driving. From a business standpoint, integrating key elements of defensive driving safely into your safety culture will help your bottom line.

Defense 48
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Lessons in Defensive Driving

Safety Services Company

Lessons in Defensive Driving. Welcome to Safe Friday, since June is National Safety Month, we’re going to close out the month by covering the ins and outs of defensive driving. From a business standpoint, integrating key elements of defensive driving safely into your safety culture will help your bottom line.

Defense 48
article thumbnail

Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe

BD+C

Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe 0 qpurcell Tue, 03/26/2024 - 08:03 Security and Life Safety HMC Architects' PreK-12 Principal in Charge, Sherry Sajadpour, shares insights from school security experts and advisors on PreK-12 design strategies.

article thumbnail

An SBA Public Service Announcement: If You See Something, Say Something

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

On August 8, 2023, the VA issued an RFQ for boiler plant safety device testing, calibration and inspection for one of its facilities in Arizona. The contracting officer forwarded the protest to the cognizant SBA Area Office (Area Office). The non-awardee, Caldaia Controls, Inc.,

article thumbnail

Achieving Safer School Design with Secure Entry Vestibules

BD+C

A secure entry vestibule is a small space that leads into the school building or main office. This type of glazing assembly uses multiple components to guard against physical security threats as well as fire- and life-safety threats. A vestibule’s ability to provide such defense is twofold.

article thumbnail

Federal study highlights dangers facing military construction contractors

Construction Dive

Government Accountability Office found a number of safety infractions on Department of Defense jobs.

Defense 74