Vincent Poggioreale

Lions Club International Global Causes

Vincent Poggioreale is a safety supervisor working with B & V Contracting in Yonkers, New York, where he ensures site safety and security across job sites in New York City. Aside from his professional obligations, Vincent Poggioreale volunteers for several causes, such as the American Cancer Society and Lions Club International.

Lions Club International is a global nonprofit organization that supports numerous social and economic causes. Diabetes research is one of its focal areas. The organization partners with the International Diabetes foundation to screen people for diabetes and spread diabetes awareness through numerous channels. Lions Club also works with and advocates for people who are blind or vision impaired. The broad goal is to improve the quality of life for people who are visually impaired and prevent avoidable causes of blindness in the future.

The organization additionally works to end hunger across the globe through various partnerships with other nonprofits and charitable giving. And, yet another cause is supporting good environmental stewardship and sustainability.

How Construction Safety Inspections Help Your Business

As a safety supervisor and coordinator at B & V Contracting, Vincent Poggioreale works on multiple job sites in New York City, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Vincent Poggioreale is an S56-certified fire safety manager, an NYC site supervisor cardholder and a certified NYC building superintendent.

Besides being a requirement in a worksite, maintaining a safe work environment also offers significant benefits to businesses. For starters, maintaining good health and safety practices helps with worker retention, as workers are less likely to suffer injuries. Workers are also more likely to remain with an employer whom they perceive as taking their safety seriously.

A good safety program also helps improve a company’s reputation in the broader market. A contractor with an excellent track record for safety is seen as a more reliable partner as there is a smaller chance of liability lawsuits arising. Moreover, safety programs ensure that construction sites function smoothly by reducing the work disruptions, enabling employees to perform their tasks on schedule and within budget.

Three Common Construction Site Hazards

A certified safety manager in New York City, Vincent Poggioreale serves as the safety supervisor and coordinator for B&V Contracting. In this capacity, Vincent Poggioreale leads job site safety meetings and ensures all work on construction job sites in New York City is done safely.

According to reports from OSHA, more than 3,000 construction workers died on the job during 2019 alone. This is roughly 20 percent of all deaths that occurred in the private sector. While construction safety has improved over the years, there are still several common hazards to watch for. Here are a few examples:

1. Falls: More than one-third of all deaths that occur in the construction industry each year are the result of falls. These can occur due to unsafe use of scaffolding and ladders, unstable working surfaces, or misuse of fall-prevention equipment. Many falling hazards can be prevented through such measures as providing clearly designated walkways or proper safety training.

2. Struck by objects: Almost 10 percent of construction site deaths occur because workers are struck by objects. Most often, this is related to vehicle use, such as cranes and forklifts. Workers must be trained in the proper operation of such vehicles to maintain site safety, and moving object hazard zones must be properly marked.

3. Electricity: Many people expect electricity to be a hazard to electricians, but it’s actually a hazard for all construction project personnel. Anyone who works close to power lines is at risk of electricity injuries, as are untrained workers handling electricity or people around underground and overhead cables.

Little Learners of Westchester Seeks to Build Positive Self-Image

A safety supervisor and coordinator for B & V Contracting in Yonkers, New York, Vincent Poggioreale holds certifications in fire safety, in site safety, and as a building superintendent. Alongside his career, Vincent Poggioreale volunteers at Little Learners of Westchester, Inc.

Founded by his mother, Little Learners of Westchester provides preschool education to infants and children up to the age of 5. Located in Cortlandt Manor, it maintains a staff of certified teachers, a registered nurse, and a speech pathologist who work together to help each child grow and develop, with a particular emphasis on cultivating a positive self-image.

Through its diverse academic program and enrichment activities, Little Learners focuses on building the confidence of preschool students. Among the opportunities at the preschool, students can learn about healthful nutrition, become bilingual by studying Spanish, and engage in physical activities like karate and yoga.

Staff guide the preschoolers in developing a positive attitude toward academics and social interactions. Ultimately, children learn to see themselves and others in a positive light, further reinforced by exposure to global cultures.