CONSTRUCTION ANGELS, INC

Prioritizing Safety to Prevent Construction Fatalities in 2025 By Kristi Ronyak Road construction projects are among the most hazardous endeavors in the construction industry. Workers often operate in proximity to moving vehicles, heavy machinery and distracted drivers. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “struck-by” incidents — where workers are hit by vehicles — are a leading cause of fatalities on construction sites. “The safety of our workforce is the top priority at Michigan Paving and Materials, Stoneco, and Cadillac Asphalt,” said Rick Becker, president. “At our companies, we have implemented an employee-drive safety culture called ‘See, Stop, Do’ which encourages our teams and crews to speak up if they see any potential hazards within their workspace. We also regularly host toolbox talks and safety stand downs, during which daily safety goals and project initiatives are discussed. Still, no matter how much we as a company focus on safety, we still need the public to do their part to make sure our employees go home safe to their families at the end of the workday. We need everyone on the roads to slow down when entering work zones, keep your eyes on the road, and avoid being distracted by cell phone use while driving. We all have a part to play in keeping construction workers and motorists safe during daily activities. Even though our mission is to have zero workplace fatalities, we are grateful to partner with Construction Angels, who has provided assistance to our CRH family of companies during the tragic loss of loved ones due to a work zone intrusion.” The Construction Angels charity found that well more than half of the donations to families in 2024 went to roadway and underground fatalities. Most of the road construction fatalities we helped this past year were from vehicles striking our workers. There were a few hit-and-runs (speeding cars that were driving through and into our work zones), distracted drivers and workers that were setting up MOT (Maintenance of Traffic Plans) on day and night jobs. There were 5,283 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2023, a 3.7-percent decrease from 5,486 in 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) National Census of Fatal Occupational injuries reported on Dec. 19, 2024.

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Read the Construction Angels ‘featured article’ in the February issue of Allied Paving Equipment Magazine! “The safety of our workforce is the top priority at Michigan Paving and Materials, Stoneco, and Cadillac Asphalt,” said Rick Becker, president. “At our companies, we have implemented an employee-drive safety culture called ‘See, Stop, Do’ which encourages our teams and crews to speak up if they see any potential hazards within their workspace. We also regularly host toolbox talks and safety stand downs, during which daily safety goals and project initiatives are discussed. Still, no matter how much we as a company focus on safety, we still need the public to do their part to make sure our employees go home safe to their families at the end of the workday. We need everyone on the roads to slow down when entering work zones, keep your eyes on the road, and avoid being distracted by cell phone use while driving. We all have a part to play in keeping construction workers and motorists safe during daily activities. Even though our mission is to have zero workplace fatalities, we are grateful to partner with Construction Angels, who has provided assistance to our CRH family of companies during the tragic loss of loved ones due to a work zone intrusion.” https://lnkd.in/gmcKmKan https://lnkd.in/eT4SqpxR #constructionangels #constructionsafety #alliedpavingequipmentmagazine #featuredarticle #construction #charity

The ‘HOOKED ON CEMEX’ Fishing Tournament is coming up on May 2nd at the Sands Harbour Resort & Marina in Pompano Beach, FL! This tournament is open to anyone, tax-deductible, and all proceeds benefit Construction Angels! Click here to register TODAY! https://lnkd.in/ev8gi2ux THIS IS A ‘K.D.W.’ TOURNAMENT! Awards eill be given out for Total Weight 1st Place Kingfish 1st Place Dolphin 1st Place Wahoo 1st Place Lady Angler Top Tuna Virtual Captain's Meeting: Thursday May 1st at 5:30pm (Invite will be sent to captains) Fishing Tournament: Friday, May 2nd Lines in at 7am Lines out at 3:45 pm Weigh-in: 3pm-5pm. Weigh-In Reception 5pm-7pm. *Boats are not included. *6 anglers per boat. *All anglers must register in advance & notify Construction Angels of any angler changes by 4/25/25

Read the Construction Angels ‘featured article’ in the February issue of Allied Paving Equipment Magazine! “The safety of our workforce is the top priority at Michigan Paving and Materials, Stoneco, and Cadillac Asphalt,” said Rick Becker, president. “At our companies, we have implemented an employee-drive safety culture called ‘See, Stop, Do’ which encourages our teams and crews to speak up if they see any potential hazards within their workspace. We also regularly host toolbox talks and safety stand downs, during which daily safety goals and project initiatives are discussed. Still, no matter how much we as a company focus on safety, we still need the public to do their part to make sure our employees go home safe to their families at the end of the workday. We need everyone on the roads to slow down when entering work zones, keep your eyes on the road, and avoid being distracted by cell phone use while driving. We all have a part to play in keeping construction workers and motorists safe during daily activities. Even though our mission is to have zero workplace fatalities, we are grateful to partner with Construction Angels, who has provided assistance to our CRH family of companies during the tragic loss of loved ones due to a work zone intrusion.” https://lnkd.in/gmcKmKan https://lnkd.in/eT4SqpxR #constructionangels #constructionsafety #alliedpavingequipmentmagazine #featuredarticle #construction #charity

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2nd Annual GT Mid Atlantic Clay Shoot in Maryland to benefit Construction Angels yesterday! #GTMidAtlantic #ConstructionAngels #clayshooting #fundraiser https://lnkd.in/eS9uATFB

Thank you Allied Paving Equipmemt Magazine for the Construction Angels article in the November 2024 issue regarding ‘preparing for a hurricane’ in our construction industry! #constructionangels #alliedpavingequipment #construction #publication https://lnkd.in/eX7xFR6H

Join us for a fun clay shoot for a great cause that benefits ‘one of our own’ in construction! #Maryland #ONEOFOUROWN #constructionlife #charity #clayshoot #constructionangels

It was amazing to catch up with Randy Barnhill today for lunch! We haven’t seen each other in 15 years since I worked at Speedy Concrete Cutting! He now has 2 sons in the construction industry, works for Core Construction (one of the largest General Contractor school builders in the USA), and loves what he does every day! He’s STILL so excited to wake up and go to his construction job everyday! That’s wonderful to hear from someone that’s been in the industry for all these years! Thanks for supporting Construction Angels, and for lunch! If your in the Orlando area next Thursday, go out to show your support to this amazing individual as he is being recognized for joining the Junior Achievement Board!