Construction Safety Week 2025
National Construction Safety Week highlights the important topic of safety in our industry. This year, Construction Safety Week was from May 5 to 9, and gave our GCA members the opportunity to reinforce the importance of safety with their employees and educate the public about the industry’s strong commitment to safety.
Below are several ways the GCA of Hawaii and its members participated.
GCA MEMBER CONSTRUCTION SAFETY WEEK PHOTOS
BIG MAHALO to all the GCA members that sent in photos for Construction Safety Week! Whether it was of your morning ops meeting, safety demos and activities, or just giving a shaka for safety, we appreciate all our members that make safety a top priority!
GCA ON HAWAII NEWS NOW SUNRISE
GCA was once again featured on Hawaii News Now Sunrise for Construction Safety Week! BIG MAHALO to GCA member AWP Safety for hosting us at their Mapunapuna location! Shout out to our interview stars:
- 2025 GCA President Russell Inouye
- GCA Safety Committee Chair Katie Benson
- GCA Member Darin Fushikoshi, Branch Manager at AWP Safety
- GCA Safety Committee Vice Chair Zoe Fuller
- GCA Member Kelly Davis, National Account Representative & Marketing Manager at On-Site Health & Safety
- GCA Member Drew Rebman, Senior VDC Manager Pacific Region, Hensel Phelps
SAFETY TOOLBOX TALKS
The GCA Safety Committee once again produced five (5) toolbox talks for Construction Safety Week! The idea behind the toolbox talks is to read one a day during your morning ops meetings. This year's topics were First Aid vs. Medical, Ladders, Hurricane Preparedness, Confined Spaces, and Focus Four Hazards.
Even though Construction Safety Week is over for this year, we still encourage you to download and share these topics with your team. Mahalo to everyone who that makes safety a top priority!
Did you know most minor injuries on the job — about 90% — can be treated with first aid right on site?
Ladders are involved in about 20,000 workplace injuries every year. While they’re quick and convenient, they’re not always the safest choice. The idea behind a “Ladders Last” approach is simple: use safer alternatives whenever possible.
The Central Pacific Hurricane season runs from mid-May to November 30, with the peak season from July to September. Preparing early can protect workers, equipment, and the jobsite.
Confined spaces are dangerous — and the hazards inside them aren’t always visible. Toxic gases, low oxygen, or shifting materials can cause injury or death before there’s time to react. Sadly, about 100 U.S. workers die each year in confined spaces — and most are people trying to rescue others.
OSHA’s “Focus Four” hazards cause most construction fatalities: Falls, Struck-By, Caught-In/Between, and Electrocutions. Knowing how to prevent them can save lives.