Start Date: 4/17/2025 11:30 AM CDT
End Date: 4/17/2025 4:00 PM CDT
Venue Name: MCAKC Knowledge Center
Location:
10955 Lowell Ave, 10th Floor
Overland Park, KS United States 66210
Organization Name:
MCAKC
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Creating a Safe Job Site
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Seminar: Noon to 4 PM
Lunch: 11:30 to Noon
This seminar provides a practical and interactive introduction to safety management on construction sites. Tailored for new project managers, the seminar covers key safety responsibilities, including verifying Certificates of Insurance (COIs), developing and implementing Site-Specific Safety Plans (SIP), understanding their role in accident response, and Experience Modification Rate (EMR). Through hands-on activities like developing a safety plan, incident simulations, and risk assessment exercises, participants will gain essential skills for fostering a safe work environment, preventing accidents, and ensuring regulatory compliance—all while minimizing project risks and costs.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be able to:
- Identify key project management responsibilities related to job site safety and compliance.
- Verify Certificates of Insurance (COIs) to ensure subcontractors and vendors meet required coverage standards.
- Develop a Site-Specific Safety Plan (SIP) that addresses hazard identification, emergency response, and worker training.
- Demonstrate appropriate actions during a job site accident, including incident response, documentation, and coordination with stakeholders.
- Calculate the potential impact of job site accidents on the company’s Experience Modification Rate (EMR) and insurance premiums.
- Perform job site safety audits to proactively identify and mitigate risks before accidents occur.
- Communicate effectively with team members, subcontractors, and clients to enforce safety standards and address safety concerns.
CEUs: 0.4
Cost
$150 Signatory Members
$150 Signatory Non-Members
$ 200 Associate Members
Instructor
Robert Atkinson is a seasoned Safety Director with over 12 years of experience at MMC Contractors, specializing in safety management across diverse sectors, including healthcare, industrial, and entertainment. He holds certifications as an Associate Safety Professional (ASP) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP). Recognized with numerous safety awards, including the National and Regional AGC Safety Excellence Awards, Robert’s expertise spans projects such as OCIP/CCIP, mission-critical facilities, and wastewater treatment. With a background in construction science and industrial technology, he brings both technical and leadership skills to ensuring workplace safety excellence.
Cancelation Policy
Cancelations for all MCAKC events must be received at least
2 Business Days prior to the event by email to learn@mcakc.org or by phone at 913-948-9200. Cancelations received after this time will be assessed a cancelation fee.
“
No Shows”, except for emergencies, will be assessed a fee and invoiced
$50 for a half day seminar,
$100 for a full day, or the full amount of event expenses paid.
