Join Us in Participating in Safe & Sound Week, August 10–16

The Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry (AWCI) invites all members, wall and ceiling contractors, manufacturers and industry partners to join us in participating in OSHA’s Safe & Sound Week from August 10 to August 16.

Safe & Sound Week is a nationwide campaign held every August to recognize the successes of workplace safety and health programs and to provide practical, field-ready resources to keep workers safe on every jobsite.

Three Pillars of an Effective Safety Program

Participating in Safe & Sound Week helps organizations strengthen the three core elements of a comprehensive workplace safety framework:

1. Management Leadership: Establishing safety as an uncompromised core value from upper management down to jobsite supervisors.
2. Worker Participation: Empowering crew members to actively report hazards, suggest improvements and participate in daily safety planning.
3. Proactive Hazard Identification and Assessment: Finding and fixing jobsite hazards before they lead to injury or illness.

How Your Organization Can Participate

• Take the Pledge: Demonstrate your company’s commitment to jobsite safety and worker well-being.
• Host Jobsite Toolbox Talks: Spend 15 minutes each day reviewing critical trade-specific safety topics, including fall protection, scaffold safety, silica dust exposure, heat illness prevention and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Recognize Safety Champions: Highlight crew members and supervisors who consistently uphold exemplary safety practices.
• Inspect Jobsite Operations: Perform structured jobsite walk-throughs to evaluate controls and correct potential risks.

AWCI Member Safety Tools and Technical Resources

AWCI offers dedicated, contractor-focused tools designed specifically for wall and ceiling professionals to help build, implement and maintain jobsite compliance and safety standards:

• AWCI Safety Program Template Library: Access 19 customizable, inspection-ready written safety documents available in both English and Spanish. Designed to align with Federal OSHA and Cal/OSHA requirements for drywall, plaster, steel framing and EIFS contractors.
• Safe Work Practices for Wall and Ceiling Industry Construction Workers (PDF Guide): Field manual covering trade-specific hazard controls, personal protective equipment (PPE), compressed air safety, ladder/lift protocols and confined spaces.
• AWCI Workplace Wellness and Mental Health Resources: Guidance and toolbox materials developed to support mental health awareness and worker well-being.
• AWCI Articles Related to OSHA
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  • OSHA Launches “OSHA Cares” Initiative to Shift Focus Toward Compliance Assistance
  • OSHA Updates National Program to Combat Indoor and Outdoor Heat Hazards

External Campaign Links and Registration

• OSHA Safe and Sound Campaign Hub: Access official campaign materials, daily planning guides, and workplace graphics.
• Register Your Company’s Participation: Sign up your business or jobsite to receive a certificate of recognition for participating in Safe & Sound Week.
• OSHA Recommended Safety and Health Guidelines: Core management guidelines for establishing proactive safety programs.