The key components of the STEP Safety Management System work synergistically to build an effective safety culture. Explore how responsibilities, resources and rules can help you build better relationships and open lines of communication to improve employee safety and company profitability.

On Nov. 13, Associated Builders and Contractors filedÌýcommentsÌýurging the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to withdraw theÌýWorker Walkaround Representative Designation Process proposed rule, which would allowÌýemployees to choose a third-party representative, such as an outside union representative or community organizer, to accompany an OSHA safety inspector into nonunion workplaces during site inspections.ÌýÀÏÅ£Ó°ÊÓalso signed on to comments submitted by theÌýCoalition for Workplace SafetyÌýandÌýConstruction Industry Safety Coalition.