Construction Safety Week 2026
National Construction Safety Week highlights the important topic of safety in our industry. This year, Construction Safety Week is from May 4 to 8 and gives our GCA membership 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 are supporting:
SAFETY TOOLBOX TALKS
The GCA Safety Committee has 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 are living aloha on the jobsite, fall protection, heat illness prevention, fleet safety, and heavy equipment safety.
We encourage you, GCA member or not, to download and share these topics with your team. Mahalo to everyone who makes safety a top priority!
In Hawaii, we talk about living ALOHA: respect, compassion, and looking out for one another. That mindset belongs on our jobsites.
Falls are the leading cause of fatalities in construction and many occur from heights of 6 feet or less. A single misstep can lead to serious injury or worse.
Working in Hawaii’s heat puts everyone at risk. Heat-related illnesses can develop quickly, affecting focus, coordination, and decision-making, leading to serious injuries.
Transportation-related incidents are a leading cause of workplace fatalities in the U.S. Driving is one of the most dangerous tasks we perform each day.
Heavy equipment is essential to our work, but it also presents serious risks. Modern machines include safety features like alarms, sensors, and rollover protection, but these only work if they’re used properly.
GCA ON HAWAII NEWS NOW SUNRISE
GCA was once again featured on Hawaii News Now’s Sunrise on May 4 in recognition of Construction Safety Week! Filming from the Hawaiʻi Convention Center construction project - Mahalo to GCA member Swinerton for hosting - industry professionals discussed the importance of jobsite safety and demonstrated why safety glasses are an essential part of personal protective equipment.
Mahalo to Casey Lund and Hawaii News Now for once again helping shine a spotlight on this important industry-wide initiative and the ongoing commitment to safety across Hawaii’s construction industry.
