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January 18, 2021
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The Conaway Conference is going virtual and it is shaping up to be great one. Three half days of great speakers, presentations, educational sessions and industry updates. Because we are going virtual in 2021 there are a number of new opportunities for you to share your message with an anticipated 400+ attendees to this new and engaging event. Logo banners in the virtual lobby and booth space in the live and interactive exhibit hall. Click here to book exhibit hall space, sponsorship or conference registration.
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Ohio Moving Forward With COVID-19 Vaccination Program
Ohio is preparing to distribute safe, effective COVID-19 vaccines statewide to those who choose to be vaccinated. As COVID-19 vaccines are granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the state will begin to distribute the vaccines strategically and thoughtfully to Ohioans at the greatest risk in conjunction with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM).
Free Hazmat Compliance Webinar from BWC
BWC is hosting a webinar titled Are You a Hazmat Employer? What to Know to Stay in Compliance on Tuesday, January 26 (11:00 to 12:00). This webinar will focus on the Department of Transportation’s training requirements for shipping, receiving, handling, and labeling of hazardous materials.
The webinar will be instructed by Ben Hissam, an Industrial Safety Consultant in BWC’s Cincinnati Service Office.
Please click here for additional information, including registration instructions.
For additional information or assistance when registering, contact BWC’s Kaylee Blevings at [email protected]
OHIO811 Updates Positive Response Codes - Offers Webinars
During its quarterly meeting in November, the OHIO811 Board of Trustees adopted updates to the Positive Response codes and definitions. These updates act to further clarify the status of a locate request that utility members are required to provide. The updated codes and definitions can be found below.
OHIO811 will be implementing these updates to the Positive Response system on March 1, 2021. We urge you to review these codes prior to that date.
Additionally, OHIO811 will be hosting live webinars on January 27th at 10:00 AM and February 17th at 1:00 PM provide an overview of the updates and an opportunity to ask questions to OHIO811 staff. Although these webinars are free, you must register using the links below as space is limited:
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE JANUARY 27TH WEBINAR
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE FEBRUARY 17TH WEBINAR
OHIO811 POSITIVE RESPONSE CODES & DEFINITIONS- EFFECTIVE 03/01/2021
001- No Conflict- Underground facilities operated by this member are not in conflict based on information provided in the Excavation Request.
002- Marked- Underground facilities operated by this member at the site of proposed excavation have been marked up to the privately owned facility.
003- Excavation Request Cancelled (CNCL)- Excavator has cancelled this excavation request.
004- Locator Coordination- Locate request has not been completed. Locator has/will contact the excavator to coordinate markings.
005- Facility Owner or Operator Coordination- Locate request has not been completed. Facility Owner or Operator will contact the excavator to coordinate markings.
006- High Profile or Critical Facility- Facility Owner or Operator requests to be present for the excavation in accordance with ORC 3781.31 (A). Excavator must provide notification of at least one full working day prior to commencing excavation.
007- Complex Project (LPRJ)- This response is designated for use with a Complex Project notification only.
008- Design Notification (DSGN)- Facility Owner or Operator has completed the design request in accordance with ORC 3781.27 (C) or 153.64 (B) (2).
009- Work Complete- The Facility Owner or Operator or their representatives has deemed the excavation to have been completed prior to the legal start date.
999- No Response (LATE)- The Facility Owner or Operator or its representatives has not posted a Positive Response prior to the legal start date. A “LATE” notification has automatically been sent to the Facility Owner or Operator.
Your use of these new positive response codes and definitions, effective March 1, 2021, is appreciated. Additional information can also be found at www.ohio811.org/positiveresponse or by contacting your liaison.
American Concrete Pipe Association Extends Virtual Conference Invite to OCA Members
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The American Concrete Pipe Association will be holding their annual Pipe School virtually this year and invites OCA members to participate. The program will be Feb. 1 through Feb. 3 and offers a transportation track and PDHs are available. For more information or to register, click here. |
Workers' Compensation Rate Cut
Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced on January 5 that Ohio’s public employers will pay $14.8 million less in premiums this year thanks to a rate reduction from the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation that went into effect January 1.
The rate cut means approximately 3,700 counties, cities, public schools, and other public taxing districts will pay an average of 10 percent less on their annual premiums than in calendar year 2020. The reduction, made possible by declining injury trends and relatively low medical inflation costs, is the twelfth cut for public employers since 2009 and follows a 10 percent cut in 2020.
Prompt Payment Report Now Available on ODOT'S Website
In a recent Notice to Industry, ODOT has made available a new way to easily view information about the subcontractor/supplier/ trucking firm payment records they have entered into the AASHTOWare Project Civil Rights & Labor (CRL) system. For more information, click here.
ODOT Announces Fiscal Year 2022 "Locked" Program
Recently ODOT shared the 2022 “locked” program with OCA, in which the districts commit to dates to file and sell projects from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. For an Excel file of the projects, click here. If you have any questions, contact Chris Engle.
Several OCA Chapter Scholarships Currently Available
OCA’s nine Chapters award scholarships at various times of the year throughout the state, totaling nearly $30,000. Scholarships typically range from $1,000 to $2,500 per award. Currently, two OCA Chapters are accepting scholarship applications. Students pursuing construction-related careers in Ohio’s heavy highway industry are encouraged to apply.
Current chapter scholarship applications available are:
Toledo Chapter – click here for the application
Columbus Chapter - click here for the application
Please help us get this information out to our future workforce! If you know of students working or going to school in any of the above chapter areas that would benefit, please pass this information along. For more information about OCA Chapter Scholarships, please contact Director of Chapter Development Melanie Kitchen at [email protected].
On behalf of ODOT’s Division of Construction Management and Office of Roadway Engineering, registration is currently open for the following sessions of Worksite Traffic Supervisor (WTS) Prequalification Testing.
• February 16 – Morning » Click here to register.
• February 16 – Afternoon » Click here to register.
• February 2 – Morning » Click here to register.
• February 2 – Afternoon » Click here to register.
• March 2 – Morning » Click here to register.
• March 2 – Afternoon » Click here to register.
• April 6 – Morning » Click here to register.
• April 6 – Afternoon » Click here to register.
Click here to access the PDF flyer.
Prerequisites – Do not register for WTS Prequalification testing until the prerequisites have been completed. Please see the online registration form and flyer for details.
Pre-registration is required for WTS Testing. Seating capacity is limited for each session, based on social distancing requirements due to COVID-19.
Please review the important updates and safety protocols as described per the links above.
Quick Links to On-line OCA Resources
• Current Ohio Contractor Magazine
• Safety Resources
• Labor & Employment Information
• OCA President's Commentary
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