ABC believes that diversity is the expression of human life in all of its variations visible or invisible. ABC, its chapters and member companies embrace diversity as an empowering competitive advantage through education, awareness and business practices.
The National Diversity Committee has developed resources and tools to assist ABC members and chapters in working with America's diverse workforce. If you have any questions regarding these tools, please contact
diversity@abc.org.
Employer Guide for Diversity and Inclusion
ABC is committed to supporting industry efforts to overcome the challenges and maximize the opportunities associated with an increasingly diverse workforce and subcontractor/supplier base.
ABC’s objective is to help shape an industry that is welcoming to all people—where employees and suppliers are limited only by their own potential, clients’ needs are actively served and shareholders receive value for their investment.
The purpose of the Employer Guide is to provide guidance, direction, information, and reference materials for ABC member companies that are initiating or further developing an existing Diversity Program.
Building and sustaining diversity have emerged as key issues that construction companies must address as they invest in the future. Member companies can use this assessment tool (PDF) to evaluate diversity within your organizations.
This CD-ROM includes 86 English- and Spanish- language safety "toolbox talks" that project managers can use and customize for their jobsites. Contractors can insert their company logo, adapt the material for specific projects and distribute the talks electronically to jobsites.
Recognizing that Hispanics represent a growing segment of the construction workforce, ABC has developed a Spanish/English pocket dictionary that includes words and phrases used on constructions sites. The pocket dictionary will enable project managers and workers to better communicate with non-English speaking construction workers and improve safety on jobsites.
ABC developed safety orientation videos for company managers to show to new employees an project managers to show to workers beginning work on new projects. The 22-minute video provides an overview of what workers need to do to ensure a safe jobsite, including protecting themselves from fall hazards, caught between points and electrical hazards.
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