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STEP RESOURCES

Ever wondered how easy it really is to fill out a STEP application? Want to promote your company or member's STEP achievements? Here's your one-stop shop for promoting the STEP program and educating members--and chapter staff--about what STEP is and the benefits of becoming involved!

STEP Webinar Presentation - November 2009

This powerpoint presentation was given as a webinar on November 13th 2009. It shows some trends from the last 5 years and explains what is new for the STEP program in 2010. PDF format available for faster download, however, please be aware pdf format cuts off some information. Please use full powerpoint download to get all information.

STEP Chapter Orientation 2010
(PDF - faster download but missing some info)

STEP Chapter Orientation 2010
(PowerPoint - recommended download)

2009 STEP Applicant Survey

We sent 2009 STEP applicants and email survey to gather their opinions on the value of STEP. The results where both positive and constructive and comments from this survey helped guide the design of the 2010 STEP program.

2009 STEP Survey Highlights (PDF)

STEP Background and History

This Word document provides information on the history, purpose and benefits of the STEP program.

STEP Background and History (PDF)

STEP "How-to" Powerpoint Presentation

Created by members of the ABC National Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) Committee and members of the ABC Central Florida Chapter, this brief presentation walks participants through the STEP application section-by-section in order to educate members on how to fill out the STEP application.

"How to Fill Out the STEP Application" presentation

2009 STEP Reports by Chapter/Region ("Fairchild Report")

This monthly report displays STEP participants by chapter and level, broken down into each region; the report also shows the percentage of STEP participants in relation to total contractor members at each chapter. The report is updated at the beginning of every month to indicate total number of ABC contractor members participating in the STEP program.

STEP Report by Chapter/Region - 2009 Final Report (PDF)

Ten Things You Should Know About STEP

Prepared by ABC National Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) Committee member Craig Shaffer (SafetyWorks, Inc.; Dillsburg, PA), this brief, 2-page document breaks down the 2009 STEP Data Analysis into 10 easy to use "key points."

2010 STEP Ten Things You Should Know (PDF)

2010 STEP Advertisements

For use in ABC chapter magazines / newsletters to promote involvement in STEP.

2010 "STEP Contractors Build Safer" Ad (PDF)

2010 "STEP Contractors Build Safer" Half-Page (PDF)

STEP Platinum Press Release Template

One of the benefits of STEP Platinum participation is the recognition our members receive for their continued safety achievements. Below is a press release template that can be used by ABC chapters and members to promote STEP Platinum participants.

2010 STEP Platinum Press Release Template (MS Word file)

"The Value of STEP" Data Analysis

These documents, developed by ABC National Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) Committee 2009 Chair Craig Shaffer, CSP (SafetyWorks, Inc.; Dillsburg, PA) uses Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov) construction industry safety statistics to compare the safety data of STEP participants vs. the construction industry overall. Chapters can use this information to show how Incidence Rates, EMRs and Workers' Comp insurance costs are significantly lower for those ABC members who participate in STEP compared to national averages. Members will find side-by-side comparisons of STEP vs. industry averages in each North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes.

2009 STEP Data Analysis and Industry Comparison (PDF)

"The Value of STEP" Presentation (MS PowerPoint)