Southeast Michigan Contractors Issue 2 2023 9 “We’re not out to ‘get’ anyone who is looking to improve their safety practices and keep up with industry expectations,” Roulier said. “Anyone actively working to protect their employees is a winner in my book and I want to make sure I can be the best resource possible for them so they continue to reach out with any questions.” The day also included safety demonstrations showcasing required PPE for jobs and virtual reality training provided by Dr. Ahmed Al-Bayati, the director of construction safety at Lawrence Technological University. The VR training utilized an immersive 360-degree panorama environment training to represent several distinct safety-related challenges on real projects. This new method is anticipated to increase trainees’ motivation and engagement. ABC National’s senior director of safety, Joe Xavier, wrapped up the day highlighting the STEP program, a safety benchmarking and improvement tool. “STEP dramatically improves safety performance regardless of company size and the type of work performed,” Xavier said. “This program allows companies to be proactive with their safety and not reactive. It saves time and allows companies to stay current with safety techniques.” For safety trainings, get involved with ABC STEP or to take action to improve your safety resources, get in touch with ABC SEMI director of safety, Drew Maltese at dmaltese@abcsemi.org or call (248) 298-3600. Senior director of safety at ABC National, Joe Xavier, introduces STEP to attendees. (left to right) Drew Maltese, Dr. Ahmed Al-Bayati, Joe Xavier, Keith Ledbetter, and Brian Roulier pose for a quick photo at ABC SEMI Safety Day. ABC SEMI president, Keith Ledbetter, addresses a packed room to kick off Safety Day. HIGHLIGHT Scott Kale from Multi Drywall and Partition participates in VR safety training.
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