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Culture
All in Together: The Origins of Construction Safety Week
Building a safer industry is the foundation of Construction Safety Week. This week-long campaign started in 2014 when more than 40 companies joined forces to promote safety.
By Mike Choutka
January 29, 2025
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Safety
Culture
by Mike Choutka
Mike Choutka is CEO of Hensel Phelps. // For more information on Construction Safety Week, visit constructionsafetyweek.com.
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