BCS conducts bi-monthly operator training led by BCS partner White Construction’s Corporate Safety Director, Mark Alvarez. Alvarez, a Genie Certified Master Trainer, provides operators with classroom training and practical training on Skid steers, Mini-Excavators, Boom Lifts, Scissor Lifts, and Rough Terrain Fork Lifts for BCS. While OSHA and equipment manufacturers only require operator training every […]
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BCS Fall Stand Down Features Training From OSHA Area Director and Falltech
On May 10, BCS hosted a Fall Stand Down event with 20 of its’ field leaders and 10 of its subcontractors and GC partners in attendance. The event was sponsored by Colony Hardware and Falltech. Participating companies included Hill & Wilkinson, White Construction, Fabco, R&M Rebar and Central Texas Rebar. The event began with OSHA […]
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BCS Concrete Structures Gears Up for Its 3rd Annual Safety Rodeo
We’re excited to announce, for the third year in a row, that we’re hosting our annual BCS Safety Rodeo. The Safety Rodeo is a day dedicated to reinforcing and enhancing safety practices on our job sites. Serious injuries are always a potential risk on job sites during active projects. And without taking precautions, these risks […]
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Ensuring Safety From Every Angle: BCS Trains With Fall Tech
At BCS Concrete Structures, safety is a value we hold close to heart. On October 3rd, our site safety managers underwent specialized training focused on fall protection equipment inspection for our 3rd annual Safety Rodeo event. Training was led by Chase Howden, an expert from Fall Tech, a trusted partner known for their expertise in […]
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BCS Prioritizes Worker Safety with Respiratory Protection for Respirable Silica
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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