The Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters understands liability and insurance concerns, and we take steps to make sure our members are trained and qualified in safety skills related to your particular industry. There are no shortcuts to creating the safest possible work site, and doing so is our top priority. Our full-time safety directors work hand in hand with employers to help reduce safety violations, injuries and accidents. Work site evaluations, audits and safety program reviews are provided to signatory contractors upon request at no cost or obligation.
As your business partner, we can offer you a customized business solution for a safe way to build and maintain your properties.
How contractors benefit from the Carpenters' Safety Program:
- We can provide a skilled workforce trained in safety and health-related topics.
- We can review and update your written site safety and health programs.
- You can request an independent on-site safety and health audit.
- Work together to help reduce worker compensation rates and work-related injuries and illnesses.
- We can provide a resource for questions regarding regulatory compliance and standards interpretations.
- We can provide a resource for job site Safety Toolbox Talks.
- We can provide on-site safety and health training including fall protection, leading edge, controlled access zone (CAZ), electrical, ladder, heat- and cold-related illnesses, lockout/tagout, etc.
- We can help your company identify and correct safety and health issues prior to an OSHA inspection.
- We can offer to have a union safety representative attend an informal OSHA conference.
- We can create information seminars such as safety for foremen and superintendents, fall protection, OSHA, contractor/employee rights and responsibilities, etc.
- Create safety and health partnerships such as OSHA/contractor/owner strategic partnerships, monthly site audit partnerships, etc.
Put OSHA to work for you.
OSHA is a valuable tool when working to create a safe and profitable project. We already have established relationships with OSHA at the regional, state and federal levels; these lines of communication are beneficial to everyone.
Lower your costs and rates.
Safety is our number one priority. Our safety training programs help to reduce the incidence of construction accidents. They help lower the cost of worker compensation and liability insurance rates and minimize your exposure to OSHA citations.
Partner with the best.
We represent the best of the best in Northern Illinois, Eastern Iowa and Southeastern Wisconsin. Our carpenters are the most productive, efficient, highly trained and safest workers you will find anywhere.
Improve your bottom line.
Since 1881 we have provided excellence in labor, expertise and skilled craftsmanship. Our commercial construction contractors and members are highly trained and deliver with great pride the best quality workmanship.
Train everyone in safety.
Our multi-employer training trusts allow us to provide continuing safety education and many industry-required safety and certification courses.
We provide safety training for numerous situations, including but not limited to:
- Asbestos Awareness
- Confined Space
- Ergonomics
- Fall Protection
- Hazardous Waste
- Lead Awareness
- Material Safety Data Sheets
- Mold Awareness
- OSHA 10-hour
- OSHA 30-hour
Contact Information By Region
Tom Kavicky, Safety Director – 312-787-3076
Bob St. Clair, Assistant Safety Director – 309-787-8516
