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KBE Building Corp. and OSHA formalize ninth safety training partnership for Steelpointe Harbor project

Bridgeport, CT KBE Building Corp. has signed its ninth safety training partnership agreement with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), continuing a longstanding commitment to construction site safety and worker education. This milestone partnership will focus on the ongoing construction at the transformative residential project The August at Steelpointe Harbor.

This renewed partnership builds upon a legacy of successful collaboration between KBE and OSHA, highlighting a mutual dedication to fostering a safety-first culture across complex construction projects. The Steelpointe Harbor site, a keystone in the revitalization of the city’s waterfront, presents unique opportunities for safety innovation and workforce development. By working closely with OSHA, KBE aims to implement enhanced training programs, increase hazard awareness, and promote a strong culture of safety throughout its workforce.

“Safety is at the core of everything we do,” said Adam Peters, CHST, corporate safety director of KBE Building Corp. “This ninth partnership with OSHA not only reflects our sustained commitment to safe construction practices, but also demonstrates our leadership in creating environments where every worker goes home safe.”

The alliance will focus on achieving measurable improvements in key safety metrics, fostering open dialogue between OSHA and KBE’s safety leadership, and developing innovative approaches to risk mitigation. By working together, both organizations aim to serve as a model for the construction industry, demonstrating that safety excellence is not only achievable but essential.

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