The theme of this year's Construction Safety Week is "Connected. Supported. Safe." Mental health is a major focus of the week, as well as the prevention of traumatic brain injuries through safety helmets that include a chinstrap and lateral protection.
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Spending on most categories of nonresidential and multifamily construction declined from February to March as contractors struggled to find enough workers and get timely deliveries of materials, according to an analysis the Associated General Contractors of America released today regarding federal spending data. Association leaders urged Washington officials to end tariffs on construction materials and widen the opportunities for gaining the skills for rewarding careers in construction.
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Supply challenges can often be mitigated by viewing suppliers as partners and taking a more collaborative approach to working with them. Long-term agreements and contract clauses that ensure your firm receives top priority for supplies can also be helpful, writes Praveen Kumar Soni.
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Speaker: Luke Vignau, Milwaukee Tool
Topic: Helmet Protection Demonstration for Protection in Falls
Protective headgear is designed to absorb shock and redistribute impact on contact, thus reducing the risk of traumatic brain injury. A raffle and lunch will be sponsored and provided by Milwaukee Tool.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 4 | 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), from 2015 to 2018, the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) reported 103 total trenching and excavation-related deaths, an average of 25 per year over this 4-year period. Also, the OSHA Information System (OIS) Accident Investigation Report shows that between FY 2013 – FY 2017, there were a total of 156 incidents reported in the construction industry. Moreover, between October 2018 and September 2019, there were 1,499 citations and more than $7 million in penalties issued to construction employers for failing to meet their compliance obligations under Subpart P.
WHEN:
English | Thursday, May 5 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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This is an instructor-led course that teaches students critical skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency until emergency medical services arrives. Skills covered in this course include first aid for sudden illnesses; injuries and protection from blood-borne pathogens; choking relief and sudden cardiac arrest for adults. This course is for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in CPR and AED use to meet job, regulatory, or other requirements.
WHEN: Friday, May 13 | 8 a.m. - noon
WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229
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OSHA 30-Hour Construction safety course is intended for supervisors or for workers with some safety responsibility. It provides a greater depth and variety of training on an expanded list of topics associated with workplace hazards than the TEXO Safety First class. Topics include recognition, avoidance, abatement and prevention of safety and health hazards found in the workplace.
WHEN: May 16-19 | 7 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
WHERE: TEXO Dallas Conference Center | 11111 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75229
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Would your team know what to do the next time you called an Omaha! Omaha! audible during the work day? Jake Thompson, performance coach and author of Compete Every Day who will be speaking to our Executive Development Partners group in June, shares some sage wisdom on effective communication within your teams - on the field and in the office.
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Title Sponsor: Beck Technology
Player Gift Sponsor: SteelFab
Meal Sponsor: VCC
Drink Cart Sponsors: Drywall Interiors, Gray Reed
Longest Drive Sponsor: Autodesk Construction Cloud
Driving Range Sponsor: JE Dunn
Hole Sponsors: CATI Striping & Coating, Falkenberg Construction Co, HVAC RNTL, McCownGordon, MW Builders, PCL Contract Bonding Agency, Prime Controls, Radius Security, Ridgemont, RLG Consulting Engineers, The Demo Company, US Secure Ventures, VESTA Modular
Platinum: Milwaukee Tool
Gold: The Demo Company, Humphrey & Associates, Mogul Wealth, Prime Controls, Rogers-O'Brien, TDIndustries
Silver: Byrne Construction Services, Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing, Hill & Wilkinson, Peckar & Abramson, Ridgemont, Skiles Group
Bronze: AEC, The Beck Group, Campos Engineering, CORE, Griffith Davison, Marsh, MarshMcLennan Agency, PCL, SEDALCO
TEXO members receive 22% off monthly access calling plan fees, unlimited VZemail for $20 per month, 35% off eligible Verizon accessories and for a limited time receive a $100 bill credit.
By joining TEXO Members 401(k) Plan, you can provide an outstanding plan, save money, and spend less time administering it. TEXO Members 401(k) Plan, from a government reporting standpoint, is treated like one large plan. The end result for you is a 401(k) plan with competitive investments, outstanding service, and someone else doing a majority of the plan maintenance legwork.
The 2022 Labor Law poster will include the following state & federal required posters for all businesses into one laminated 25.5” X 39.5” poster.
Texas Required Posters
Bilingual Discrimination Notice
Bilingual Notification of the Ombudsman Program
Bilingual Workers' Compensation Notice 10 - Concerning Workers' Compensation in Texas
Bilingual Workers' Compensation Notice 5 - Non-Election of Workers' Compensation
Bilingual Workers' Compensation Notice 6 - Election of Workers' Compensation
Bilingual Workers' Compensation Notice 7 - Concerning Workers' Compensation in Texas
Child Labor Law
Texas Payment Notice & Unemployment Compensation
Federal Required Posters
Employee Polygraph Protection Act
Equal Employment Opportunity Is The Law (EEOC) - Includes GINA
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - Federal Minimum Wage
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
OSHA - The Occupational Safety and Health Act - 8.5" x 14"
The Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act (USERRA)
Missed our Legislative Recap event? Want to know about new laws passed by the 87th Texas Legislature? Check out these recap notes from our very own Jack Baxley, Vice President of Governmental Affairs. Feel free to reach out to Jack Baxley with any questions at jack@texoassociation.org.
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