CW Safety


Alvaro Avelar, safety director, presenting safety training on the jobsite
CW has been a leader in workplace safety in southern California. CW was an active participate in the drafting of the recently enacted Cal/OSHA fall protection regulation. (http://www.dir.ca.gov/Title8/1716_2..html)

CW also was an active part of the group that provided assistance to Cal/OSHA in designing its training for its own employees regarding the implementation of this regulation.

Alvaro Avelar, who has hands-on experience in all forms of framing, heads our safety department. Alvaro is also in charge of our new hire training, ensuring that new hires fit safely into the CW work environment. Of course, all of our safety professionals are bilingual.

CW Construction designed and manufactured its own bracket scaffold before law required fall protection. It is easy to install and is included at no additional cost in each of our bids. Builders can be assured that each CW job will be in compliance with Cal/OSHA regulations.

Our safety efforts have resulted in fewer injuries. Our 10-year average is almost 20 points below the average for the California framing industry.*

In addition to our regular jobsite inspections, Our insurance company conducts their periodic loss control inspections. Here is a sample of their report.

*Based on the experience modification

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Fall Protection Guidebook - This guidebook will help with compliance and enforcement of the recently-adopted Cal-OSHA fall protection standard. For prices and quantity discounts, call AlphaGraphics at (909) 989-8550.

Nail Gun Safety Handout - This tailgate meeting topic handout is available in full-color @ $5.00 each. To order, please call AlphaGraphics at (909) 989-8550.

"Working at Heights" Safety Manual - A must-have safety resource manual for every employee working at heights. Available in B&W @ $6.50 each, or full-color @ $16.50 each. To order, please call AlphaGraphics at (909) 989-8550.

Our materials are intended to be a used as guides only and not legal advice. Prior to use of any of these materials, it is recommended that the user seek advise of individual legal counsel or expert consultation regarding its applicability to one's organization. None of the materials is an endorsement, directive, or advertisement of any product or company that may or may not be featured in any photograph, drawing, or sketch identifiable or identified in the materials. None of these materials is not a substitute for a training program and shall only be used as a supplemental part of one's complete training program. Other regulations, statutes, or laws may be applicable to the user's operations that are not identified or made part of the materials.