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August 24, 2020
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Register Now for Sept. 17 Safety Event in the OCA Parking Lot
Approximately 3 years ago, OCA’s Safety Committee took up the issue of hazardous conditions created when raised truck beds or equipment booms strike overhead powerlines and/or bridge structures. Many of our contractors developed their own warning devices to alert drivers and equipment operators. Some of the devices were called into question by ODOT as not being compliant when used in traffic control work zones. The Safety Committee got to work and developed a warning device that is complaint with the requirements of FHWA, ODOT, and OSHA. After several years of coordinated efforts, we now have the OVERHEAD HAZARD WARNING DEVICE. We are extremely appreciative of our friends at the Ohio Laborers Employers Cooperative Educational Trust (LECET) who agreed to fund the initial supply of the devices. We have 500 units on hand and will distribute them to OCA contractor members at our roll out safety event in the OCA parking lot on September 17th. OCA members must pre-register to indicate how many people will be attending, and how many devices you would like to have. We will distribute the devices fairly based on pre-orders from the initial stock of 500. We encourage all OCA members who want the overhead warning devices to attend the event. If you want to order the device, but cannot attend the roll out event, please register and indicate no one attending, but indicate the number of devices you would like to have. We will make sure those who could not attend receive their devices.
The event is being held in conjunction with National Construction Safety Week and will begin at 10 am with opening remarks by invited guests from ODOT, FHWA, OSHA and LECET, and OCA.
Please CLICK HERE to register.
If you have any questions about the event, please contact Mark Potnick in the OCA office.
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Construction Safety Week – September 14-18, 2020
OCA, along with our national affiliate associations are encouraging members to participate in national Construction Safety Week on September 14-18, 2020.
Construction Safety Week was initially started in 2014, when more than 40 national and global construction firms joined forces with a single aim: to inspire everyone in the industry to be leaders in safety. In 2016, Safety Week started to take shape as the fully integrated annual campaign with a growing number of members and sponsors that exists today. The focus points of the event are:
» Thanking workers for supporting safety and recognizing their efforts to be injury free.
» Increasing awareness of the importance of being committed to safety, every day.
» Encouraging everyone to share best practices and to work together to strengthen the industry’s safety culture.
» Conducting on-site safety awareness activities to support education
On each day of the event there is a suggested topic to cover:
• Monday, September 14: “Built on Safety”
• Tuesday, September 15: “Focus on the Fundamentals”
• Wednesday, September 16: “COVID-19 Safety”
• Thursday, September 17: “Mental Health Awareness”
• Friday, September 18: “Thank You, Workers”
• However, participating companies are free to choose a topic outside of those prescribed.
OCA has scheduled a safety-themed event in the OCA parking lot on September 17th during Safety Week. We are scheduling a publicity event and initial distribution of our new FHWA, ODOT and OSHA approved overhead warning devices, which were developed by our Safety Committee. Click here to get details and register for this event.
Safety Week planning resources for your company are available at the national website: https://www.constructionsafetyweek.com/planfor-safety-week/
There, you will find, promotional materials, including logo, letterhead, and PowerPoint templates; Daily topics, videos, and toolbox talks; Social media toolkit; Jobsite banners; At-home family activities, etc.
OCA contractor members are invited to visit the Safety Giveaway website at: https://www.constructionsafetyweek.com/giveaway/. There, you will find information on how to shoot a video or photo (no longer than 1 minute) that represents what you do every day to be safe and why safety is important to you, your team and/or your family. Complete the submission form and upload your video or photo. Stay tuned during Safety Week when the top ten finalists and four grand prize winners will be announced. Submissions must be in by Friday, August 21 to be eligible.
Please coordinate any submissions for your company with OCA’s Safety Department so we can monitor the results and publicize the success of any OCA members who may reach the finals or win.
Thanks for your devotion to employee health and safety and good luck! If you have any questions about the event, please contact Mark Potnick in the OCA office.
Updated COVID-19 Resources Guide from OSHA
OSHA has updated (08/17/2020) a summary digest of information they shared previously about COVID-19 resources on OSHA’s webpage, and those of several other agencies and organizations. Included is a list of general COVID-19 resources grouped by agency, a section with resources on reopening workplaces, and additional industry-specific COVID-19 resources grouped by industry. As with previous versions, it is intended as a resource and is not comprehensive. Please click here to access the document.
BWC Dividend and Mask Distribution
Governor DeWine today asked the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) Board of Directors to send up to $1.5 billion in dividend payments to Ohio employers this fall. This dividend equals approximately 100% of the premiums paid in policy year 2019. Dividends like this, as well as previous ones, are possible because of strong investment returns on employer premiums, a declining number of claims each year, prudent fiscal management, and employers who work hard to improve workplace safety and reduce injury claims.
If approved by the Board, this would be the second dividend of $1 billion or more since April and the third dividend since 2019. BWC anticipated providing a dividend next year, but with Board approval, they will issue one now to provide some immediate economic relief to employers amid the ongoing pandemic. Checks would be distributed by BWC in late October.
Additionally, Governor DeWine asked BWC’s Board of Directors to approve a second distribution of face coverings to Ohio employers and their workforce as part of BWC’s Protecting Ohio’s Workforce- We’ve Got You Covered program. This second round will consist of approximately 23 million masks to employers and are meant to replace any masks that have exhausted their effective use. Governor DeWine has also asked that BWC work to purchase as many masks as possible made in Ohio.
In the first distribution of face coverings, BWC shipped 20.6 million masks to 197,000 employers and their workforce.
ODOT to Require CUF and Prompt Payment Forms on LPA Projects
As part of ODOT’s Conciliation Agreement with the FHWA, prime contractors will be required to complete prompt payment forms on Local-let LPA projects. Chase Wells, Janet Treadway, and Tia Williams-Hayes will be conducting training on these forms on behalf of the ODOT’s Office of Local Programs and Division of Opportunity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
It’s a one hour training geared for both LPAs and prime contractors as both will have to complete forms in the GoFormz application (CUF and Prompt Payment respectively). There are seven days available between September 1 and September 10 to accommodate schedules. The training will be run through LTAP and the link to register is in the attachment. LPA projects sold after October 1st will be required to follow these procedures. For more information, click 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:
• September 1 – Afternoon » Click here to register. (previously announced; limited number of seats still available)
• September 15 – Morning » Click here to register.
• September 15 – Afternoon » Click here to register.
• October 6 – Morning » Click here to register.
• October 6 – Afternoon » Click here to register.
• October 13 – Morning » Click here to register.
• October 13 – 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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