There is a spectrum of how safety is managed within organizations, from reactive to relentless, and everyone plays a role in shaping that culture. The traditional method of managing safety has been to design systems and processes for people to operate flawlessly every time. When someone deviates from the plan or makes a mistake, an investigation commences, often blaming or punishing them to improve safety.

NSSGA will hold our first Policy Briefing webinar on Jan. 18 at 1:00 p.m. EST, where we will go over the latest news from Washington and provide updates on critical polices that impact your business. All NSSGA members are encouraged to join! 

The recently finalized National Ambient Air Quality Standard for Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) and the proposed Air Emissions Reporting Rule (AERR) could create a burden on aggregate operations. This webinar provided the latest information on these rules as well as potential compliance issues for the industry.

Join us for the first of a series of webinars NSSGA, NRMCA and NAPA are hosting to prepare attendees for our upcoming joint Legislative & Policy Forum Hill Day. In this webinar, we will dive into the basics of advocacy and provide strategies on how to have an impactful meeting on Capitol Hill. From Hill meeting prep, to navigating around the Capitol complex, to using our Hill Day App, this webinar will give you the understanding needed to be a great advocate for your industry.

NSSGA presented the "Business Succession Planning for NSSGA Business Owners" webinar. This webinar featured Thomas E. Bayer from Sikich, an experienced professional in business succession planning and the market lead for the Indianapolis, Indiana region. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a Certified Exit Planner (CExP) and is Certified in Strategic Performance Management (CSPM). Bayer provided a brief overview of important planning considerations and then opened the discussion to questions from members.

NSSGA invites those attending the joint NSSGA/NAPA/NRMCA Hill Day at our 2024 Legislative & Policy Forum to watch the second webinar in our Hill Day Prep Series. This webinar discusses our advocacy agenda and a run through the logistics of this year's Hill Day. This year, NSSGA, NAPA and NRMCA are partnering to hold a joint Hill Day. In this webinar, presenters break down how to access your schedule, meet your team, prepare for meetings and move through Capitol Hill.

Register now for this BuildHer webinar, sponsored by Philippi-Hagenbuch, Inc. Many female professionals are balancing demanding careers alongside responsibilities at home, caregiving and countless competing priorities. It's easy to feel like you need to be perfect in every role, leaving little time or energy for yourself. The traditional idea of work-life balance can create even more pressure by suggesting everything should remain perfectly balanced.

In this webinar, we will continue our discussions on medical surveillance in the workplace, focusing on legal and privacy issues that may arise. Some of the questions we will address include: What is the role of medical surveillance in job or jobsite assignment? Can participation in medical surveillance be a condition of employment? Could the release of the results to the employer also be a condition of employment? Could employers execute pre-employment medical surveillance or assignment before a worker is placed into a jobsite?

In this webinar, guest speaker Jim Ellis of BIPAC and NSSGA Senior Director, Political Advocacy Laura Henry reviewed the 2024 Election Night results, highlighted upcoming legislative issues and discussed what to expect from the next two years. Watch to learn how a new Congress and presidential administration in Washington could affect your business.   

We know from our members that blasting is one of the most common issues of concern raised by communities around quarries, when it comes to permitting. In response, the NSSGA is pleased to offer this 3-part webinar series on “Blasting and Community Relations – Good Management Practices.” In Part 2, Bronwyn Weaver of Q4 Impact Group discussed good practices in community relations and social media use.