Following OSHA Standard 1926.1153(c), Concrete Contractors, BCS, is taking employee safety to heart with respiratory protection. We are making it our top priority to follow the guidelines laid out in 29 CFR 1910.134 to the tee. Having the right respiratory protection is a requirement for BCS team members who work on concrete grinding or chipping […]
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Heat Injury Prevention
Navigating Extreme Heat: BCS Concrete Structures Prioritizes Worker Safety With scorching temperatures sweeping across Texas, BCS Concrete Structures is taking proactive measures to ensure the well-being of its workforce. BCS knows the potential risks and dangers that extreme temperatures can have on worker performance. During concrete pouring operations, Temperatures between floors can soar beyond 124 […]
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Empowering Our Team with Fall Protection Training
At BCS Concrete Structures, our dedication to safety is at the core of everything we do. On June 30th, we proudly conducted training in Fall Protection, with 28 of our select employees participating. This training is an essential part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring a safe working environment and meeting the pre-qualification requirements for […]
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BCS Emerging Leaders Program Graduates Second Class
On May 18, the BCS Emerging Leaders Program graduated its’ second class holding an informal ceremony in the BCS training room. Graduates must attend each monthly training and complete a final exam and final interview in order to complete the program and receive their graduation bonus and completion certificate (See photo of graduates, Cesar Martinez […]
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BCS Hosts May Safety Summit with Project Safety Managers
The six BCS Site Safety Managers (Leopoldo Grimaldo, Armando Gonzalez, Esteban Gonzalez, Jonathan Cardoza, Jesse Aguilar, and Jairo Olvera) met with Vice President of Safety and HR Todd C. Smith and Safety Consultant Patrick Walsh for a half-day of training on the 2023 BCS Safety Program, developing and using the new Procore Safety Inspection Form, […]
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BCS is learning the Smith System for Driver Safety
As we all know, driving safely in Central Texas is not easy. Recently, Vehicle Fleet Director and Smith System Master Trainer Larry Thomas has started to give driver safety training classes as part of the BCS Safety Program. This program, called the Smith System, includes both classroom and behind-the-wheel training and is considered the best […]
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Why is the BCS Safety Culture “Best in Class”
Our BCS Safety Culture is more than just developing new policies and procedures, creating new incentive programs, and giving out safety awards. It is more than complying with OSHA rules and hiring more safety professionals. The BCS Safety culture is how every worker on every BCS job site does their job to prevent accidents. We […]
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2nd Annual BCS Safety Rodeo
Safety continues to be the number one priority for BCS Concrete Structures as the commercial concrete company held its 2nd Annual BCS Safety Rodeo training event for 2022. The event occurred at the newly opened BCS office in Mustang Ridge, Texas. Each year, the BCS workers pause their work and come together to discuss and […]
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BCS’ Proactive Injury Case Management
Due to the nature of commercial construction, particularly commercial concrete, the inherent risk in our industry constantly challenges us to find new ways to protect our workers. The latest style of protective headgear, new cut proof gloves and more frequent training are just some of the ways that we try to mitigate risk. Additionally, a […]
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1111 W 6th St. Jobsite
This is one of our current projects at 1111 West 6th Street, the GC here is American Contractors. This jobsite is under the supervision of General Superintendent Leonel Perez, and Superintendent Eric Izeta in charge on site, with a crew of twenty-seven workers. Presently, we have framing and decking activities on site. […]
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