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Please join us in a moment of silence today at 1:30pm CT to honor the memory of our LIUNA brothers & sisters who lost their lives because of a workplace injury or illness.

#DayOfMourning #WorkersMemorialDay #WorkersMemorialWeek #Union #1USafety #SafetyFirst #UnionStrong #LIUNA
April 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Our craftworkers are the best in the business for a reason: Our highest quality training programs.

#Apprenticeship #SkilledTrades #1uSafety #UnionStrong #BestHandsintheBusiness #SaveJobCorps #1u
June 6, 2025 at 1:42 PM
bacweb.org
Precision, safety, pride and a "get it right the first time" attitude. That’s Anthony McBride of BAC Local 1 PA/DE. Keep up the incredible work, brother!

#UnionProud #1uSafety #BestHandsInTheBusiness #SkilledTrades #BuildingTomorrowTogether
May 14, 2026 at 3:29 PM
bacweb.org
Every single day, 380+ workers are killed and 8,600+ are injured due to preventable hazards on the job. This #WorkersMemorialDay, we don’t just mourn; we fight.
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It’s time to #HoldTheLine against attacks on our health and safety: shorturl.at/oVCiP

#SafeJobsNow #1uSafety
April 28, 2026 at 1:43 PM
bacweb.org
At BAC, we never sacrifice safety for speed. 🚧 Safety isn't just a priority; it’s our standard, every single day.

#1uSafety #SafetyFirst #StopFalls
March 19, 2026 at 2:15 PM
bacweb.org
.@CPWR is hosting a webinar on their updated "Working Safely with Silica" website and exposure control planning tool at 2pm ET on Feb 26. To learn more and register --> shorturl.at/FdtPj

#1uSafety #silicadust
February 23, 2026 at 5:12 PM
bacweb.org
Working in the cold weather? Check out our Cold Weather Safety resources at bacweb.org/safety

#1uSafety
February 5, 2026 at 2:21 PM
bacweb.org
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), approximately 1 out of 4 #construction workers suffer from some level of hearing loss. #ListenUp and learn how to prevent hearing loss: shorturl.at/Pywra

#1uSafety
October 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
bacweb.org
#Construction workers across the industry face a higher risk of dying at work from #heat than other workers do. The good news is that there are steps that can be taken to alleviate the heat while working: bacweb.org/stay-cool

#HeatSafety #staycool #stayCoolThisSummer #1uSafety
August 5, 2025 at 2:27 PM
bacweb.org
How many times do you go to grab Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when on a jobsite? Do you know how to select your #PPE for the task at hand? shorturl.at/yTa54

#1uSafety #SkilledTrades #construction
July 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
bacweb.org
BAC members do heavy work and are often in hot environments, including both outdoors & indoors with limited ventilation or near sources of radiant heat. The good news is that there are steps that can be taken to alleviate the heat while working. Learn how: bacweb.org/stay-cool

#HeatSafety #1uSafety
July 15, 2025 at 7:13 PM
bacweb.org
We stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters of BAC Local 23 OH/WV/KY/MD and say No to unsafe working conditions at Southwest Companies Inc.

#1uSafety #jobsitesafety #1u
June 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
bacweb.org
Work in the heat? Check out CPWR's resources on how to stay safe and avoid heat injuries: tinyurl.com/8ymfd2xp

#1uSafety
June 13, 2025 at 11:38 AM
bacweb.org
If you participated in the #StandDown4Safety, @CPWR would like to hear your successful story: stopconstructionfalls.com/stand-down/s...

#1uSafety
Success Story Form - Stop Construction Falls
Please complete this form if you are interested in having the story of your event published on www.stopconstructionfalls.com, www.cpwr.com, and possibly in various other media avenues. By submitting t...
stopconstructionfalls.com
June 9, 2025 at 1:19 AM
bacweb.org
BAC Local 7 CO/WY members, Russell Blank, Isaac Williams, and Jessie Maynes, are building elevator shafts in #Colorado Springs! Keep up the good work, brothers.

#SkilledTrades #UnionStrong #BestHandsIntheBusiness #1uSafety
June 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM
bacweb.org
One of BAC's core missions is fighting for health and safety: protecting union members on the job, providing members with information and tools to work safely, and promoting occupational safety for all trowel trades craftworkers. Get resources here: bacweb.org/safety

#1uSafety
May 29, 2025 at 2:25 PM
bacweb.org
Although falls are the leading cause of death in #construction and these deaths have increased over the last 10 years, every fall is preventable. Learn how: stopconstructionfalls.com/home/

#StandDown4Safety #StopFalls #1uSafety #workplacesafety
May 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
bacweb.org
A major difference between a BAC craftworker & a non-union worker is our training. Safety is no different. From OSHA 10 or 30 to asbestos training, lead abatement, OSHA 500, 502, & 510, we got you covered: imtef.org/safety-health/

#SafetyFirst #1uSafety #ItsBetterInAUnion #BestHandsinTheBusiness
April 22, 2025 at 2:36 PM