AGC- Associated General Contractors of Washington | Resources and Training
Headquartered in Seattle with offices in Tacoma, Bellingham, Yakima, and Olympia, the AGC of Washington is a professional association of commercial contractors who join together to enhance the performance and representation of members, to promote the respect and integrity of the industry, and to improve the quality of life in our communities.
Resources and Training
OSHA 10-Hour

The OSHA 10-Hour Training Course is designed to provide construction contractors, their supervisors, and workers, with authoritative knowledge on safety and health issues in the construction industry. It offers an educational overview of the ten most common areas of concern. OSHA 10-Hour Training is not considered an exhaustive treatment of all safety and health issues related to the construction industry. The instructors for this course will include Safety Professionals working for AGC Member companies. The topics will include the following:

  • Fall Protection
  • Trenching & Excavation
  • Electrical Safety
  • Scaffolding
  • Confined Space
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Tools - Hand & Power
  • Fire Protection & Prevention
  • Hazard Communication

Private training also available under certain circumstances. Please contact the AGC Education Foundation at 206.284.4500 or 800.562.2868 for further information


First Aid/CPR

The Safety Department offers four-hour First Aid/CPR classes to members several times each month in varying locations, including Bellingham, Everett, Tacoma and Seattle offices. Participants receive a certification card valid for two years as required by the Industrial Safety & Health Division of the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries.

Private classes are also available for groups of ten or more at the location of your choice.

Click here for class schedules or contact the AGC Education Foundation at 206.284.4500 or 800.562.2868 for more information.


Safety Video Library
#110 Sexual Harassment: Serious Business
#111 Drawing the Line: How to Prevent Sexual & Other Harassment (1994)
#112** Hazard Communication: The System That Works (1990)
#113-S Get the Dirt: Dig Safely (Spanish Only)
#114 Safety Shorts: Basic Ergonomics
#115 Ergonomics in Construction
#131 Controlling the Field: Jobsite Safety Inspections (1991)
#132 Just the Facts: Accident Investigation (1991)
#133 Clearing the Air: Confined Space Entry (1991)
#133-S Clearing the Air: Confined Space Entry (Spanish)
#134 Success at the Top: Stairway and Ladder Safety for Construction (1991)
#136 On Solid Ground: Safe Excavation & Trenching (1990)
#137 Take Charge: Working Safety with Temporary Electricity (1991)
#138** The Winning Ticket: Housekeeping on the Jobsite (1991)
#139 Safety: The Bottom Line (1991)
#142 Play It Safe: An Overview of Crane Safety (1992)
#143 The Rules of the Game: Employee Safety Orientation (1991)
#144 Handle with Care: Jobsite Hazardous Waste (1992)
#145 Exposing the Facts: Lead Exposure (1992)
#146 Controlling the Load: Crane Rigging Safety (1993)
#147 The Sky's the Limit: Aerial Work Platform Safety
#148 On Your Guard: Power Tool Safety (1993)
#148-S On You Guard: Power Tool Safety (Spanish)
#149** Back to Basics: Back Injury Prevention (1993)
#150 Make the Right Move: Materials Handling Safety (1993)
#151 Avoid the Heat: Fire Prevention in Construction (1993)
#152 Avoid Hot Mix Hazards: Working Safely with Hot Mix (1993)
#153 Pave Your Way to Safety: Concrete Paving Safety (1993)
#154 What Goes Up Must Come Down: Demolition Safety (1993)
#155 A Firm Footing: Piledriving Safety (1993)
#156 Step by Step: Job Safety Analysis (1993)
#157 Take Control: Lockout/Tagout (1993)
#158 A Part of the Process: Process Safety Management (1994)
#159 Think Again: Substance Abuse on the Jobsite (1991)
#160** Putting it all Together: Scaffold Safety (1996)
#161 Thinking Ahead: Drivers Safety (1996)
#162 Mobile Crane Setup(2000)
#163 Silica Exposure: It can Leave you Breathless (1999)
#163-S Silica Exposure: It Can Leave you Breathless (Spanish)
#164 Rolling Towers: Mobile Scaffold Safety (1997)
#165 Making a Difference: Emergency Medical Response(1999)
#171 Ready or Not: OSHA's Inspection & Citation Process (1993)
#172 Breathing Easier: The Basics of Respiratory Protection (1993)
#173** Breathing Easier: Selecting, Fitting & Maintaining Respirators (1993)
#174 A Safe Span: Bridge Construction Safety (1993)
#175 Hot Work: Welding & Cutting Safety (1994)
#176** On the Go: Forklift Safety (1994)
#177 Take the Lead on Lead: OSHA's Lead Standard (1994)
#178 Sound Advice: Hearing Conservation on the Jobsite (1994)
#179** Heightened Awareness: Fall Protection (1994)
#181** The Best Strategy: Personal Protective Equipment (1997)
#183 Getting the Job Done Safely: Worker Safety Orientation (1995)
#183-S Getting the Job Done Safely: Worker Safety Orientation (Spanish)
#189 The Road to Safety: DOT Commercial Drug Testing Req. (1995)
#192 In the Trenches: Excavation Safety for Workers (1996)
#200 Media Relations: What to do when the News is You (1994)
#205 Confined Space Hotwork: Checklist to Safety (1992)
#210 Confined Space Ventilation (1992)
#215 Asbestos Awareness: Are You At Risk? (1994)
#220 Workplace Violence: The Calm Before the Storm (1994)
#225 Holiday Safety: At the Top of Your List (1994)
#230 MSDS: Read It Before You Need It (1993)
#240 Winter Safety (1993)
#245 Construction Scaffold Safety (1993)
#250 Planning for Disaster: Earthquakes
#255 Planning for Disaster: Floods
#260 Flagging: You're the Director (1994)
#261 High Voltage Electrical: Pole Topping Safety
#262 Residential Construction Series: Roofing Safety
#263** Residential Construction Series: Siding Safety
#266 Safety on Trial (1995)
#267 The Casino
#268 Cylinder and Gas Apparatus
** Indicates videos available in Spanish.
Please note that these videos are 10 to 25 minutes in length unless otherwise indicated.
Tool Box Talk Videos:
#180.0-S Employee Accountability (Spanish)
#180.01 Fire Extinguisher Operation (1992)
#180.02 Eye & Face Protection (1992)
#180.02-S Eye & Face Protection (Spanish)
#180.03 Compressed Gas Safety (1992)
#180.04 Hand Protection (1992)
#180.05 Foot Protection (1992)
#180.06 Hearing Protection (1992)
#180.07 Ladder Safety (1992)
#180.07-S Ladder Safety (Spanish)
#180.08 Working Safely on Scaffolds (1992)
#180.09 Working Safely with Crane Rigging (1992)
#180.10 Powder Actuated Tool Safety (1992)
#180.11 Chemical Safety
#180.12 Working Around Construction Equipment (1992)
#180.13 Working Safely Around Explosives (1992)
#180.14 Construction Equipment Maintenance (1992)
#180.15 Safety Belts for Vehicle Safety (1992)
#180.16 Traffic Control (1992)
#180.17 Carbon Monoxide Safety (1992)
#180.18 Warning Signs in Construction (1992)
#180.19 Working Around High Voltage (1992)
#180.20 Head Protection (1992)
#180.22 Skid Steer Loader Safety (1994)
#180.23 Cut-Off Saw Safety (1994)

Award Winning Video Series!
    # 264 "Remember Charlie"
    Length: 56:49

    # 265 "Safety-Everyone's Responsibility!"
    Length: 48:00


This video series presents the powerful story of "Charlie," a worker severely burned on the jobsite due to fire safety negligence. As the worker enumerates his story, he makes a compelling case for jobsite fire prevention and protection, as well as personal responsibility in jobsite safety.
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