Tag Archives: IMPACT

Understanding COVID-19 and How to Stay Healthy on the Jobsite

With construction considered essential in many states during the COVID-19 pandemic, jobsites are grappling with how to protect workers from the virus while maintaining a safe work environment. To address questions about COVID-19 and government recommendations among its membership, the … Continue reading

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Ironworker Safety Supervisor Course in Works at IW/IMPACT

Safety should be a major priority on all jobsites, but accidents still happen. To prevent jobsite accidents, the Iron Workers and the Ironworker Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust (IMPACT) are developing a Ironworker Safety Supervisor Course to educate supervisors about their … Continue reading

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January Newscast: IMPACT Gives Insight and a Tour of the Ironworkers Union HQ

The Ironworker Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust (IMPACT) gave us some insight into how the nonprofit works to facilitate communication between ironworkers and contractors. Plus, Kenny Waugh, IMPACT’s director of industry liaisons, took us on a tour of the union’s … Continue reading

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Feedback Drives Program Success at IMPACT

Member feedback is a paramount consideration for the Ironworker Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust (IMPACT) when creating programs to help ironworkers throughout their careers. As an example, the organization’s maternity program, launched earlier this year, has been successful with IMPACT … Continue reading

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Drug Testing Policies Become Increasingly Important for Glazing Industry Safety

The opioid epidemic has yet to hit its peak and more states are continuing to legalize medical or recreational use of marijuana. These trends can have an effect on glaziers and industry workers throughout the nation. Dave Daquelente, executive director … Continue reading

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