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Ohio's Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity Program and Recent Revisions
The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) recently made some significant changes to its Encouraging Diversity, Growth, and Equity program. For more details and information, click here.
ODOT Announces Work Type 57 Concrete Sealer Training - Online Course and Test
On behalf of ODOT’s Division of Construction Management, please note that the Work Type 57 Concrete Sealing Training course and test are available as online modules.
• Click here for details on how to access the online course and test.
Questions about Work Type 57 can be directed to Troy Timbrook - [email protected],with the Division of Construction Management.
ODOT Announces Work Type 26 Structural Steel Painting - Online Course and Test
On behalf of ODOT’s Division of Construction Management, please note that the Work Type 26 Structural Steel Painting course and test are available as online modules.
• Click here for details on how to access the online course and test.
Questions about Work Type 26 can be directed to: David Flood – [email protected] or Tina Collins – [email protected], with the Division of Construction Management.
Isolate, Investigate, Decontaminate: The Three Employer Must-Dos, Even Amidst Constant Guideline Changes
Legally Speaking - by Nadia A. Lampton (Taft/Law)
Many Ohioans have stopped tracking all of the guideline and policy changes
associated with COVID-19. We have grown accustomed to the uncertainty. No gatherings
over ten people, unless the gathering is a peaceful protest. Always wear a mask, except
for when it is not required. Maintain social distancing at all times, except when it is
unreasonable to do so. Quarantine when you travel to Texas and Florida, but not New
York or Michigan. Quarantine if you had direct contact with someone who tested positive
for COVID-19, unless you are not required to quarantine.
The rules and the guidelines seem to be constantly changing. This has led to
many employers questioning exactly what they are supposed to do when faced with the
inevitable – an employee tests positive for COVID-19. Although the guidelines from CDC
and the Ohio Department of Health seem to change frequently, there are three actions all employers must immediately implement upon learning of a positive case in the workplace.
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OCA Cleveland Chapter Awards Student Scholarships
The OCA Cleveland Chapter Executive Committee is pleased to have recently awarded two local students with a total of $4,500 in scholarship money.
We invite you to click here and view the video to meet the recent recipients!
We appreciate the constant support of our chapter members and college educators that help promote OCA, and this opportunity, to our future workforce. All scholarships were funded through member donations and awarded based on criteria including demonstrated interest in working for our local industry, and financial need.
Congratulations to the scholarship recipients!
AGC and Sage Begin Surveying Members for Annual Outlook
Help Us Generate a Comprehensive Outlook for 2021 by Taking the Survey Today
Each year around this time, AGC asks you – our members – to predict what next year will be like for your business. AGC has partnered with Sage to prepare questions that focus on expectations for market performance, hiring, labor market conditions, etc. Please take a moment to complete the survey here. AGC of America will use the survey results to help make the case with elected and appointed officials in support of key member priorities. The more people who complete the survey, the more effective the results will be in supporting our work on your behalf.
Contact Brian Turmail at [email protected] or 703-459-0238 for more information.
ODAS Announces New Platform for Supplies and Service Contracts
The Ohio Department of Administrative Services has announced a new platform for suppliers and bidders to conduct procurement activities with the State of Ohio called Ohio|Buys. If you are interested in opportunities to supply goods and services to the State of Ohio, Ohio|Buys provides an online shopping experience for state agencies to solicit quotes and purchase contract and off-contract items from suppliers. For more information, click here.
ODOT Announces DBE Trucking Disclosure Affidavit - Begins January 1, 2021
As the final measure to close out the FHWA Conciliation Agreement regarding ODOT’s DBE Program, ODI will ensure that Prime Contractors are monitoring DBE trucking/hauling operations on projects with federal funding. ODOT is proposing the creation of a Trucking Disclosure Affidavit. This form will be completed by the Prime Contractor along with each pay estimate and will affirm DBE and non-DBE trucking utilized by each DBE firm performing those duties during that pay estimate period. ODOT is proposing to monitor trucking (updating PN007) with the following requirements for all ODOT-let projects bid after January 1, 2021. The requirements may be found here.
Worksite Traffic Supervisor (WTS) Prequalification Testing
On behalf of ODOT’s Division of Construction Management and Office of Roadway Engineering, the following additional sessions of Worksite Traffic Supervisor (WTS) Prequalification Testing are now open for registration:
• December 1 - Morning » Click here to register.
• December 1 - Afternoon » Click here to register.
Click here to access the PDF flyer with recent updates.
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. Due to social distancing requirements per COVID-19, seating capacity is limited for each session.
Please review the important updates and new 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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