AGC Edge

Safety Management Training Program
2026-05-06 09:00 - 2026-05-21 17:00 (America/New_York)
Classes are held Wednesdays and ThursdaysMay 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 3:30 – 8 PM EDT

In-Person SMTC Course

About the Course

The AGC Safety Management Training Course (SMTC) provides attendees three days of training on the basic skills needed to manage a company safety program in the construction industry.

The SMTC program builds on Focus Four training and prepares attendees to manage key safety issues on the job site and provides techniques for delivering basic safety training to field personnel.

Participants will receive intensive instruction and training that will allow them to return to their firms with readily applicable new skills to positively impact their company’s safety and health program.

Technology and ParticipationFor the classroom:

Please have Zoom downloaded.

Computer with dual monitor preferred.

Laptop is good with a separate tablet to access their etextbook.

Tablet or phone is ok with hardcopy textbook

Two mobile devices ok – one for the meeting and one for the e-textbook

For participation:

This safety course requires you to be stationary. No driving during the course is permitted.

Camera, either built in or added on and ready to stream to the classroom.

Headphones or earbuds with microphones are preferred

Computer/device mic and speakers are ok if in private, quiet room.

Each student should be on their own computer/laptop/tablet, if possible. This will aid in learning and working within breakout groups during the course.

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Learning Objectives

Identify the principles of workplace accident investigations.​

Review the OSHA inspection process.​

Examine the principles of fall protection management. ​

Discuss how to complete a job safety analysis.

Topics covered include:

OSHA Inspections

Subcontractors & Multi–Employer Relations

Job Safety Analysis

Equipment Management

Steel Erection and Concrete Construction

Electrical Safety Management

Accident Investigation

Excavation Management

Concrete Safety

Fall Protection Management

Bi–Lingual Issues

OSHA Crane & Derrick Standard

Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be given to cancellations made 14 calendar days prior to the class kick-off. After such time, no refunds will be given. Replacements are acceptable and must be submitted via email to meetings[@]agc.org.Transfer Policy: All transfers must be to courses starting within 90 days of the original course start date. Send transfer requests to meetings[@]agc.org. AGC reserves the right to cancel programs up to 10 days prior to the start date if a minimum number of attendees is not met.

Questions? Email us at education[@]agc.org

Meet Your Course Instructors:

James Goss | CHST

Sr. Safety Consultant, HCSS

Jim Goss is HCSS’s Senior Safety Consultant and has specialized in Construction safety for over 25 years. Jim was instrumental in creating the first ever Construction Safety degree plan at Keene State University that awarded degrees to its first graduating class in 2019.Jim currently serves as the Chairman for Government Affairs on the Associated General Contractors of America National Safety Committee. Jim is also the Co-Chairman of Associated General Contractors Crane Task Force and is a national stakeholder in this subject area.

Stephen M. Kinn | MSOH

President, Elite Health and Safety Services

Stephen M. Kinn is President of Elite Health and Safety Services, LLC. He previously served as an Advanced Health, Environmental & Safety Lead for Marathon Petroleum and Director of Safety for Donley’s. In his current role, he provides safety and health training, management systems development, corporate & project safety culture assessments, OSHA consultations, and incident investigations/management.

Mr. Kinn has a B.S. degree in Environmental and Hazardous Materials Management from the University of Findlay and a M.S. degree in Occupational Health / Industrial Hygiene from the Medical College of Ohio, Toledo. He has over 27 years’ experience in construction safety and has been an OSHA 500 authorized instructor for 26 years with over 10000 people trained in the OSHA 10– and 30-hour construction course.

Safety Management Training Course
2026-12-02 09:00 - 2026-12-17 16:00
Classes are held Wednesdays and ThursdaysDecember 2, 3, 16, 179 AM – 4 PM EST

In-Person SMTC Course

About the Course

The AGC Safety Management Training Course (SMTC) provides attendees 24-hours of training on the basic skills needed to manage a company safety program in the construction industry.

The SMTC program builds on Focus Four training and prepares attendees to manage key safety issues on the job site and provides techniques for delivering basic safety training to field personnel.

Participants will receive intensive instruction and training that will allow them to return to their firms with readily applicable new skills to positively impact their company’s safety and health program.

Technology and ParticipationFor the classroom:

Please have Zoom downloaded.

Computer with dual monitor preferred.

Laptop is good with a separate tablet to access their etextbook.

Tablet or phone is ok with hardcopy textbook

Two mobile devices ok – one for the meeting and one for the e-textbook

For participation:

This safety course requires you to be stationary. No driving during the course is permitted.

Camera, either built in or added on and ready to stream to the classroom.

Headphones or earbuds with microphones are preferred

Computer/device mic and speakers are ok if in private, quiet room.

Each student should be on their own computer/laptop/tablet, if possible. This will aid in learning and working within breakout groups during the course.

.

Learning Objectives

Identify the principles of workplace accident investigations.​

Review the OSHA inspection process.​

Examine the principles of fall protection management. ​

Discuss how to complete a job safety analysis.

Topics covered include:

OSHA Inspections

Subcontractors & Multi–Employer Relations

Job Safety Analysis

Equipment Management

Steel Erection and Concrete Construction

Electrical Safety Management

Accident Investigation

Excavation Management

Concrete Safety

Fall Protection Management

Bi–Lingual Issues

OSHA Crane & Derrick Standard

Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be given to cancellations made 14 calendar days prior to the class kick-off. After such time, no refunds will be given. Replacements are acceptable and must be submitted via email to meetings[@]agc.org.

Transfer Policy: All transfers must be to courses starting within 90 days of the original course start date. Send transfer requests to meetings[@]agc.org.

AGC reserves the right to cancel programs up to 10 days prior to the start date if a minimum number of attendees is not met.

Questions? Email us at education[@]agc.org

Meet Your Course Instructors

James Goss | CHST

Sr. Safety Consultant, HCSS

Jim Goss is HCSS’s Senior Safety Consultant and has specialized in Construction safety for over 25 years. Jim was instrumental in creating the first ever Construction Safety degree plan at Keene State University that awarded degrees to its first graduating class in 2019.Jim currently serves as the Chairman for Government Affairs on the Associated General Contractors of America National Safety Committee. Jim is also the Co-Chairman of Associated General Contractors Crane Task Force and is a national stakeholder in this subject area.

Stephen M. Kinn | MSOH

President, Elite Health and Safety Services

Stephen M. Kinn is President of Elite Health and Safety Services, LLC. He previously served as an Advanced Health, Environmental & Safety Lead for Marathon Petroleum and Director of Safety for Donley’s. In his current role, he provides safety and health training, management systems development, corporate & project safety culture assessments, OSHA consultations, and incident investigations/management.

Mr. Kinn has a B.S. degree in Environmental and Hazardous Materials Management from the University of Findlay and a M.S. degree in Occupational Health / Industrial Hygiene from the Medical College of Ohio, Toledo. He has over 27 years’ experience in construction safety and has been an OSHA 500 authorized instructor for 26 years with over 10000 people trained in the OSHA 10– and 30-hour construction course.
