Kentucky AGC Self-Insurers' Fund

10/28/2026

😷 Is your crew ready for respiratory hazards on the jobsite?

Concrete dust, welding fumes, and other airborne contaminants can pose serious health risks even when you can't see them. Proper respiratory protection is about more than just wearing a mask. The right fit, regular inspections, and proper maintenance all matter.

Our latest KY AGC Self Insurers' Fund safety resource covers:
✅ When respiratory protection is required
✅ Fit testing vs. daily user seal checks
✅ Respirator inspection, maintenance, and storage
✅ Simple steps to keep your crew protected

📋 Read the article and download our FREE one-page safety guides in English and Spanish. Perfect for your next toolbox talk!
👉 https://kyagcsif.com/uncategorized/respiratory-protection-readiness-fit-checks-maintenance-and-when-its-required/

Protecting Your Lungs Starts Before the Work Begins   Construction and industrial workers routinely encounter airborne hazards that can threaten their respiratory health. Cutting concrete, grinding masonry, welding, demolition, and working around chemical vapors can expose employees to harmful dust...

10/14/2026

🌙 Working after dark? Make visibility part of your safety plan.

Poor lighting, glare, and shadows can make workers harder to see, even when they’re wearing high-visibility gear.

Our latest safety resource covers practical steps for lighting quarry and roadway operations, controlling glare, and selecting and maintaining high-visibility PPE.

Read the blog and download the FREE English and Spanish handouts for your next toolbox talk or pre-shift briefing.

👉 https://kyagcsif.com/high-visibility-and-night-operations-lighting-glare-control-and-ppe/

Working after dark brings added challenges to quarry operations, highway construction, paving, and maintenance. Darkness, dust, rain, and moving equipment can make it difficult to recognize workers, judge distances, and spot hazards.   A safer night shift starts with a plan that helps workers see t...

10/07/2026

🚧 **Upcoming Construction Safety Webinar: Ask OSHA About Silica Compliance**

Respirable crystalline silica remains a significant health hazard in construction—and OSHA’s silica standard continues to be an important compliance focus for contractors and safety professionals.

We encourage our members and other construction industry professionals to take advantage of this upcoming **CPWR webinar featuring OSHA representatives**:

**Ask OSHA: Compliance with 29 CFR 1926.1153 – Respirable Crystalline Silica in Construction**

📅 **Tuesday, October 20, 2026**
🕑 **2:00–3:30 p.m. ET**

The OSHA panel will address topics including:

• Common silica-rule violations
• Medical examination requirements
• Exposure control methods
• Questions related to compliance with OSHA’s construction silica standard

This is a valuable opportunity for safety managers, supervisors, contractors, and other construction professionals to hear directly from OSHA and strengthen their silica-control programs.

👉 **Register here:** https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_19xOAQ7rT9mcWLqSywEKhw

09/30/2026

At KY AGC Self-Insurers’ Fund, we’re always looking for opportunities to help our members strengthen workplace safety and protect their employees.

One such opportunity is the following upcoming webinar from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP):

Heavy Machine Operators and Ergonomics

Heavy equipment operators can face ergonomic challenges related to vibration, prolonged sitting, awkward postures, repetitive movements, and equipment setup. This webinar will explore ergonomic risk factors and practical considerations that can help improve operator comfort, health, and safety.

This is a valuable learning opportunity for contractors, safety professionals, supervisors, and equipment operators alike.

➡️ Learn more and register: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5465073/5F934C1453132F04CCDEB00E8F7B2969

Tuesday, October 06, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time. Nearly every organization owns and operates some sort of equipment or machinery that places their employees at risk from a variety of factors. This presentation focuses on addressing the hidden challenges faced by operators of forklifts and...

09/23/2026

Stored energy can remain dangerous even after equipment has been turned off. Hydraulic pressure, compressed air, elevated equipment, and tensioned cables can release without warning causing unexpected movement, falling loads, hose whip or dangerous recoil.

Our latest safety resource explains how construction crews can:

✅ Recognize common sources of stored energy
✅ Stay out of the line of fire
✅ Isolate, dissipate and restrain hazardous energy
✅ Verify a zero-energy state before work begins
✅ Know when changing conditions require work to stop

Read the full article and download the free one-page safety guide in English or Spanish:
https://kyagcsif.com/stored-energy-and-line-of-fire-hazards/

Stored energy can turn routine construction work into a serious incident in an instant. Hydraulic pressure, compressed air, elevated equipment, suspended materials, tensioned cables and other energy sources may remain hazardous even after equipment has been turned off.   When that energy is release...

08/26/2026

Would your crew know what to do if a coworker suffered life-threatening bleeding? On a construction site, a serious injury involving power tools, sharp materials, heavy equipment or a fall can quickly become a medical emergency. When severe bleeding occurs, every minute counts.

Our latest safety resource covers practical 'Stop the Bleed' basics for construction crews and safety professionals, including recognizing life-threatening bleeding, applying direct pressure, packing a wound, using a tourniquet, and stocking essential bleeding-control supplies. Just as importantly, crews should know where those supplies are located, who is trained to use them and how to quickly summon EMS from the jobsite.

Train the crew. Stock the kit. Know where it is. Act fast.

Read the article and download the free English and Spanish resources at the link below:
https://kyagcsif.com/severe-bleeding-control-what-every-construction-crew-should-know/

Construction sites are filled with hazards that have the potential to cause serious injuries. Power tools, sharp metal, heavy equipment, falls, struck-by incidents and crushing injuries can all result in severe bleeding. When that happens, every minute counts.   A worker experiencing life-threateni...

07/22/2026

Construction sites are full of moving equipment, changing conditions, and hazards that demand your attention. A quick glance at a phone, an unnecessary radio conversation, or trying to multitask during a critical operation can be enough to cause a serious incident.

Our latest safety resource, Stay Focused: Reducing Distractions on the Jobsite, shares practical ways to improve situational awareness, reduce distractions, and help crews recognize hazards before they become incidents.

In this post you'll learn:
✅ Common jobsite distractions that increase risk
✅ Simple ways to improve situational awareness
✅ Practical expectations for phone and radio use
✅ How supervisors can build a culture of focus and accountability

Whether you're leading a crew, operating equipment, or conducting safety meetings, these reminders can help everyone return home safely at the end of the day.

Read the blog and download the free English and Spanish safety handouts here:
https://kyagcsif.com/stay-focused-reducing-distractions-on-the-jobsite/

Construction sites are constantly changing. Heavy equipment is moving, crews are working in close proximity, materials are being lifted, and conditions can change in an instant. In this environment, maintaining focus is more than a good habit. It is an essential part of staying safe.   While many w...

07/08/2026

Long shifts. Night work. Tight schedules. Hot weather.

These are realities of construction, but they also increase one of the most overlooked jobsite hazards: fatigue.

Fatigue doesn't just make workers feel tired. It slows reaction time, reduces situational awareness, and increases the risk of vehicle crashes, equipment incidents, falls, and struck by hazards. The good news is that practical steps can make a real difference.

Our latest safety resource, "Fatigue Management: Long Shifts, Night Work, Hydration, and Micro Breaks," provides practical guidance to help crews stay alert and work safely, including:
✅ Recognizing the warning signs of fatigue
✅ Managing long shifts and overnight work
✅ Staying properly hydrated
✅ Using short micro breaks to restore alertness
✅ Helping supervisors identify and address fatigue risks early

Read the blog and download the free English and Spanish safety guides to share during your next toolbox talk or safety meeting:
https://kyagcsif.com/fatigue-management/

Most construction professionals know what physical fatigue feels like. But the greatest danger is often when fatigue quietly affects judgment, reaction time, and situational awareness before anyone realizes it.   Whether crews are working long paving shifts, overnight lane closures, bridge projects...

06/24/2026

Severe weather can develop with little warning, and construction crews are often among the most exposed. Thunderstorms, lightning, high winds, heavy rain, and tornadoes can quickly turn routine work into a serious safety hazard.

Our latest safety resource, Severe Weather and Lightning Safety: Knowing When to Stop Work Can Save Lives, provides practical guidance on:
⚠️ When to stop work
⚡ Lightning safety procedures
🏢 Safe shelter locations
🌪️ Tornado and high wind response
📋 Prestorm planning and crew accountability

One simple rule can save lives: If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

Read the blog and download the free English and Spanish safety resources here: https://kyagcsif.com/severe-weather-and-lightning-safety-knowing-when-to-stop-work-can-save-lives/

Construction crews work outdoors in conditions that can change rapidly. Thunderstorms, lightning, high winds, heavy rain, and tornadoes can develop with little warning, creating serious hazards for workers on jobsites across Kentucky.   While most construction professionals understand the dangers o...

06/09/2026

Noise induced hearing loss is one of the most common occupational illnesses in construction, yet it often goes unnoticed until the damage is permanent.

From crushers and screens to pavers, milling machines, haul trucks, and heavy equipment, workers in aggregate, asphalt, and highway construction operations face daily exposure to potentially harmful noise levels.

Our latest safety resource highlights practical steps companies can take to protect workers through engineering controls, administrative controls, hearing protection, and effective hearing conservation programs.

Protecting hearing is not just about compliance. It helps ensure workers maintain their quality of life both on and off the job.

Read the blog post and download the free resources: https://kyagcsif.com/protecting-hearing-on-the-job-practical-steps-for-noise-exposure-and-hearing-conservation/

Construction and material production environments are filled with hazards that workers can see. Moving equipment, elevated work areas, and traffic hazards receive constant attention because the risks are obvious. Noise exposure, however, is different. The damage often occurs gradually, making it eas...