Build a Safer,
Stronger Workforce

ABC New Orleans/Bayou helps contractors create safer jobsites, strengthen their safety culture and protect the whole person. From practical training and safety resources to nationally recognized performance programs, ABC provides the tools employers need to continuously improve.

Safety Training & Resources

Develop the Skills to Work Safely

ABC New Orleans/Bayou provides construction-focused safety education designed to help employees recognize hazards, prevent incidents and build safer workplaces.

Training and resources may include:

  • OSHA and regulatory compliance courses
  • First aid, CPR and AED training
  • Fall protection and equipment safety
  • Jobsite hazard awareness
  • Drug- and alcohol-free workplace resources
  • Leadership and safety culture development
  • Toolbox talks and continuing safety education

View Safety Courses Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace Resources

ABC STEP®

Measure, Strengthen and Improve Your Safety Program

The ABC STEP® Health and Safety Management System is a no-cost safety benchmarking and improvement tool that helps contractors and suppliers evaluate their programs, identify opportunities for improvement and develop a roadmap toward world-class safety performance.

Through an annual self-assessment, participants measure key components of their health and safety programs and may earn Participant, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum or Diamond recognition.

STEP helps companies:

  • Evaluate their current safety management system
  • Identify program strengths and improvement opportunities
  • Benchmark performance against industry leaders
  • Create a structured plan for continuous improvement
  • Demonstrate a companywide commitment to safety
  • Become eligible for additional ABC recognition programs

Companies that consistently apply STEP best practices can be nearly seven times safer than the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics industry average, according to ABC’s 2026 Safety Performance Report.

Learn More About STEP Begin Your STEP Assessment

Accredited Quality Contractor

Earn National Recognition for Construction Excellence

ABC’s Accredited Quality Contractor credential recognizes member contractors that demonstrate excellence in corporate responsibility. AQC evaluates the practices that make a company exceptional—not only safety performance, but also quality, workforce development, talent management and community engagement.

To apply, an ABC member must achieve Gold, Platinum or Diamond status in the current ABC STEP® Health and Safety Management System.

AQC recognizes commitment to:

  • Quality
  • Health and safety
  • Craft and management education
  • Talent management
  • Community relations

AQC-accredited companies may also qualify for recognition through ABC’s national Top Performers rankings.

Explore AQC Start With STEP

ABC Total Human Health

Protect the Whole Person

Safety extends beyond physical hazards. ABC’s Total Human Health initiative helps employers build resilient workforces by supporting the complete well-being of every employee.

The program organizes health and wellness around four interconnected areas:

  • Body: Physical health, nutrition, sleep and injury prevention
  • Heart: Relationships, belonging and emotional connection
  • Mind: Mental health, stress management and psychological safety
  • Soul: Purpose, values and personal fulfillment

Resources address mental health, suicide prevention, substance misuse, financial wellness, work-life balance and other concerns that may affect an employee’s ability to work safely and live well.

ABC New Orleans/Bayou also offers VitalCog: Suicide Prevention in Construction, a training program that helps participants recognize warning signs, start difficult conversations and connect someone in crisis with appropriate support.

Explore Total Human Health Resources Download the Total Human Health Toolkit Request VitalCog Training

Crisis Support

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 for confidential support available 24 hours a day.

Safety Toolbox Talks

Keep Safety at the Center of Every Workday

Toolbox talks provide quick, practical safety reminders that supervisors can share with employees before work begins. Topics address common construction hazards, safe work practices and ways to strengthen jobsite awareness.

Access ABC Toolbox Talks

Start Your Safety Journey Today

Whether your company is developing its first formal safety program or pursuing STEP Diamond and AQC recognition, ABC New Orleans/Bayou is ready to help you take the next step.

Events Coordinator

Sophia Basso

ABC New Orleans/Bayou

504.401.0533 [email protected]

Director | Membership & Marketing

Kelli Mayon

ABC New Orleans/Bayou

ABC Mental Health Champion

U.S. Army Veteran

504.401.0533 [email protected]

Program descriptions and performance information are based on current resources from ABC STEP, ABC Accredited Quality Contractors and ABC Total Human Health.