Safety Programs
Strengthening Jobsite Safety Through ABC South Texas Training Programs
Commitment to Safety
Championing Safety Through Training and Education in South Texas
At ABC South Texas, safety is more than a requirement — it is a defining standard of our industry and a core part of our identity. ABC members are recognized among the safest contractors in the nation, and we work hard to ensure they have the tools, training, and support needed to maintain that distinction. Through a wide range of safety programs, training courses, and certifications, we help contractors strengthen their safety performance and demonstrate their commitment to protecting every worker on every jobsite.
Our chapter’s Safety and Health Committee plays an essential role in guiding this mission. Made up of experienced industry professionals, the committee helps develop comprehensive safety initiatives and provides the construction community with leading-edge strategies, practical insights, and proven best practices for building safer workplaces. Their leadership ensures our programs stay current, effective, and aligned with the evolving needs of the South Texas construction industry.
To support our members, ABC South Texas offers a full suite of safety training programs designed for all levels of experience. Our courses go beyond basic compliance, encouraging proactive decision-making, stronger safety cultures, and long-term risk reduction. From essential OSHA standards to advanced emergency response instruction, every program is taught by skilled professionals who bring hands-on experience to the classroom.
By engaging in these safety programs, members invest in safer jobsites, stronger teams, and a construction environment where safety is embraced as everyone’s responsibility. Together, we are shaping a safer future for South Texas — one project, one company, and one worker at a time.
ABC’s Total Human Health Initiative reflects the commitment to employees’ well-being beyond basic safety. It embodies a holistic approach, emphasizing that a healthy workforce is resilient. The program encompasses four key dimensions: Body, Heart, Mind, and Soul, ensuring employees have the tools and support they need to thrive on and off the job.
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OSHA Alliance Program
The OSHA Alliance Program is a collaborative initiative that brings together OSHA and organizations committed to improving workplace safety and health. Through formal Alliance agreements, OSHA works with trade associations, educational institutions, and industry leaders to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities by expanding access to safety information, training, and resources .
Unlike enforcement programs, the Alliance Program focuses on education, outreach, and training, helping employers and workers better understand their rights, responsibilities, and best practices under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Alliance participants do not receive exemptions from OSHA inspections or enforcement activities. Instead, the program emphasizes proactive safety leadership and continuous improvement across high-hazard industries such as construction .
See the San Antio Area Office Alliances.
How ABC South Texas Leverages the OSHA Alliance for Members
ABC South Texas uses the OSHA Alliance framework to deliver meaningful safety value to its members by strengthening education, awareness, and communication throughout the construction community. Through this partnership approach, ABC South Texas helps translate OSHA guidance into practical, real-world applications that contractors can implement on their jobsites.
By participating in Alliance-driven initiatives, ABC South Texas works closely with OSHA to share up-to-date regulatory information, enforcement trends, and compliance assistance resources with members. This includes promoting best practices, distributing safety materials, and hosting educational sessions that focus on reducing jobsite hazards and improving overall safety performance .
ABC’s STEP Safety Management System provides contractors and suppliers with a robust, no-cost framework for measuring safety data and benchmarking with peers in the industry. Your company can be up to 655% safer through the STEP Management System.
Discover how STEP can elevate your safety practices and start your journey at: http://www.abcstep.org
MERIT BASED SAFETY RECOGNITION FOR THE MERIT SHOP
Enhancing Safety with STEP
Established in 1989 by the ABC National Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) Committee, the Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) program was developed and written by contractors, for contractors. There is no charge for this service and your responses are strictly confidential.
Why Join?
SAFETY IS A CORE VALUE - WITH STEP, YOU CAN BUILD UPON IT
ABC’s STEP program provides a structured, 20-point framework for building, evaluating, or improving company-wide safety and loss-prevention programs. By combining lagging indicator data with leading indicator practices and self-assessment tools, STEP delivers a comprehensive view of a company’s overall safety performance. Designed for both large and small contractors, the program offers recognition at the Chapter and National level and serves as a pathway to Accredited Quality Contractor status. STEP Diamond and Platinum recipients also qualify for the ABC National Safety Excellence Award, which shows that STEP participants outperformed national BLS averages in all major safety metrics, giving companies a competitive advantage during bidding and when negotiating insurance rates.
2025 STEP Award Winners
- Addison Prime
- BakerTriangle
- BETCO Scaffolds
- Cadence McShane
- Construction Co. LLC
- Central Builders, Inc.
- Core Electrical
- Gilbane Building Company
- GMI – Greater Metroplex Interiors, Inc.
- International Mechanical Services, Inc.
- Lasco Acoustics & Drywall, Inc.
- Manco Structures, Ltd.
- Marksmen General Contractors
- MK Marlow Company, LLC
- Moore Erection, L.P.
- Noble Texas Builders
- Pesado Construction Company
- Raintree Transport
- Rogers-O’Brien Construction Company
- Satterfield & Pontikes Construction Inc.
- Structure Tone Southwest LLC
- TDIndustries, Inc.
- Victoria Air Conditioning, LTD
- W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company
- Airco Mechanical, Ltd.
- Amstar Inc. General Contractors
- ATCO Structures & Logistics (USA)
- Infinity Commercial and Industrial Concrete
- Joeris General Contractors, LLC
- Keeley Construction
- Marek Brothers Systems, Inc.
- Metropolitan Contracting Co., LLC
- NCE General Contractors, Inc.
- Robins & Morton
- The Koehler Co.
- Action Gypsum Supply
- Americrane Rentals
- Jordan Foster Construction LLC
- Keystone Concrete Placement
- SpawGlass Contractors, Inc.
- A/C Technical Services, LLC
- Alpha Insulation and Waterproofing, Inc.
- Bartlett Cocke General Contractors, LLC
- Enterprise Solutions
- Harvey-Cleary Builders
- Jack Laurence Corp.
- South Texas Building Partners
- Way Mechanical
- Alamo Decks and Fence
- Central Electric Ent. & Co.
- Flo-Aire Service, Inc.
- Kennedy Wire Rope & Sling Co., Inc.
- Leonard Contracting, Inc.
- Quarter Moon Plumbing, Inc.
- Temporary Wall Systems
STEP Applications are due in each year. Click here for the most current STEP information courtesy of ABC National.
Please call the South Texas Chapter office if you have any questions regarding the local STEP application process at 210-342-1994
Training A Safer Construction Industry
Face to Face Training
The ABC – South Texas Chapter knows construction is one of the most dangerous industries in the country. Our chapter offers OSHA 10-Hour, OSHA 30-Hour, First Aid and CPR Training, VitalCog, specialized training, safety mixers and seminars, private classes, information on setting up safety plans and programs recognizing these outstanding companies.
OSHA 10 Hour Safety
This course meets the requirements for safety orientation training for the construction industry. Participants will be issued a completion card.
OSHA 30 Hour Safety
Train your Foremen, Supervisors, Superintendents and Project Managers to be competent people on your jobsites. The 30-Hour more in depth course is geared to contractors as prime contractors and supervisory on-site personnel. Students receive an OSHA 30 Hour course completion card. This course utilizes power point presentations, lecture, examples of actual violations, and in depth discussions of the requirements for OSHA regulations.
For more information and to see a class schedule visit our calendar page.
First Aid
This course will provide training to ensure that employees are knowledgeable and proficient in:
- Procedures involving emergency situations
- First-aid fundamentals including resuscitation
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
The certified instructors incorporate lecture and on-hands training practice utilizing a CPR mannequin to train attendees. Upon completion, the attendee will receive a two (2)year certificate.CPR Topics Include:
- How to Recognize a Heart Attack
- What To Do If Someone Stops Breathing
- What To Do If Someone Chokes
- Precautions
- Heimlich Maneuver
- CPR Techniques
Mixers and seminars are held throughout the year to help safety professionals network and keep up to date on regulation and compliance issues as well as task specific safety training relevant to the current construction industry needs. OSHA Strategic Partners should attend mixers to help developing small companies begin to understand the importance of building a safety culture and being a leader within the industry.
Please see the calendar page for a complete list of mixers and seminars along with their locations throughout the year.
