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OCSI - Safety & Best Practices

Summer safety starts long before the temperature rises

July 21, 2026 at 5:30 a.m.

OCS Influencer John Kenney says that fatigue affects judgement. Every summer, contractors remind their crews to drink water, wear sunscreen and take breaks. That's good advice, but after more than four decades in construction, I've learned those reminders alone don't create safer jobsites. Heat-related incidents rarely happen because someone didn't know ...

Getting everyone home safe

July 20, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

OCS Influencer Taylor Dahlquist says a job might be important, but his team going home to their loved ones comes first. Safety is the most important topic for me. I tell my team, "This job might be important, but you going home to your loved ones is far more important." I'll ...