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Welcome to ABC East Tennessee Chapter

ABC East Tennessee is a non-profit construction trade association working to promote the interests of merit shop contractors. With over 24,000 members nationwide, ABC is the fastest growing trade association in th country.

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Fall Protection Safety Stand Down 2009

STATEWIDE SAFETY EVENT FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY A SUCCESS

Participating employers shut down their jobs on Monday morning, June 1, to train their employees on fall protection for approximately 45-60 minutes.

Total number of companies Participating: 123
Total number of jobsites: 918
Total number of employees: 19,202

Falls are a leading cause of fatalities in construction, accounting for one-third of all deaths across the industry. In 2007, there were 447 fatalities across the United States that occurred from falling. Because there is typically a rise in construction accidents during the summer months of June through August the goal of this event is to raise awareness about the hazards of falling and to review the fall protection requirements.

The partnering construction trade associations participating in this event are: Associated Builders and Contractors, Associated General Contractors, Tennessee Road Builders Association, American Society of Safety Engineers, Home Builders Association of Tennessee and the Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors Association.

Fulton High School

is in search for mentors for their students. These students are in the Skilled Profession training courses that relate to construction.

If you are interested in participating in the program, there will an orientation scheduled for January 22, from 9 to 11 a.m., at the Knoxville News Sentinel. If you plan to attend, please click here for the form to submit your information.