Safety

Construction Safety Culture Trends of 2025
From new hire incident rates to heat-related risks, 2025 has presented certain safety challenges for the construction industry.
By Clayton Jones
August 28, 2025
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by Clayton Jones
Clayton Jones, ASP, Regional Safety Manager
Clayton Jones serves as regional safety manager for McCarthy Building Companies in the Northern Pacific region, based in Roseville, California. He leads the development and implementation of comprehensive safety programs across large-scale construction projects, ensuring strict compliance with OSHA standards and fostering a strong safety culture. Jones holds a Master of Engineering in Advanced Safety Engineering and Management and is an ASP-certified safety professional, as recognized by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. A former Petty Officer First Class in the U.S. Navy and volunteer with the American Red Cross, he brings leadership and commitment to every project. Known within McCarthy as a trusted safety expert, Jones' hands-on approach and 15 years of experience help set the benchmark for jobsite safety in the region. His work is vital to maintaining McCarthy’s reputation as an industry leader in construction safety.
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