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September 8, 2020
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Hall of Fame Nominations and Distinguished Service Award Nominations
In recognition of outstanding service within the heavy/highway industry and our association, nominations are being accepted for the following professionals:
• Hall of Fame (contractor members)
• Distinguished Service Award (associate members)
Requests for nominations are solicited through chapter meetings and newsletters. Nominated candidates must meet the following requirements before being listed for election:
a) Must have 20 years of service to the construction industry.
b) Active with OCA at least 15 years, serving at least 15 years on: OCA’s statewide committees (contractor members) or any OCA committee (associate members)
c) Candidates should have contributed significantly toward the stated goals and purposes of the Ohio Contractors Association.
Candidates must be nominated by an OCA member. No more than two may be elected to the Hall of Fame and one elected for the Distinguished Service Award each year. A secret ballot will be used to select nominees. Awards will be presented during the virtual OCA Winter Conference. Deadline for nomination is October 16, 2020.
Please submit your nomination to David Rule at [email protected].
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2020 Fallen Workers Memorial
Each year, the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation holds a memorial to honor those who have died in the performance of their work duties during the past twelve months. This year, the event was held virtually and was posted on The Ohio Channel’s website on September 3rd. OCA President, Chris Runyan was asked to provide a tribute at this year’s event. To view the memorial which lasts a little over 30 minutes and concludes with a reading of those who passed while performing their work duties, please click here.
Excavator Seminar Schedule Announced by OHIO811
OCA’s partner in underground utility damage prevention, OHIO811 is hosting its first round of in-person Excavator Seminars across the state during September & October as well as 2 virtual seminars held on November 13th at 9 am & 1 pm. These seminars will provide you and your staff valuable information on topics like legislative updates, new and improved RTE (remote ticket entry), I-dig, excavator training, features to our mobile app, and much more. Space is limited, so sign up early to reserve your seat by emailing [email protected] All seminars both in-person and virtual are free to attend.
Following is the schedule for in-person sessions:
Independence 9/29/20
Holiday Inn
6001 Rockside Rd,, Independence, OH, 44131
Bridgeport 9/30/20
The Skyliner
225 Main St., Bridgeport, OH, 43913
Tiffin 10/1/20
Camden Falls Reception & Conference Center
2460 OH-231, Tiffin, OH, 44883
OCA and Laborers’ District Council of Ohio invite Central Ohio Contractors to Oct. 13 Virtual Workforce Program
The Ohio Contractors Association and the Laborers' District Council of Ohio would like to invite Central Ohio Chapter Contractors to a unique webinar, scheduled for October 13th at 9:00 a.m.
During the hour-long webinar, contractors will receive vital information to enable your business to win more projects.
Here's what you can expect to learn from this session:
• Laborers' Health & Safety Fund
• Fair Contracting staff
• Apprenticeship standards and
recruitment
• Training and upgrading opportunities
• Health and Pension benefits available
Click here for a program flyer and registration link. Please contact Vince Irvin at 740-504-2707 with any questions about the virtual program.
ODOT to Require GoFormz for Local-Let LPA Projects –
Prompt Payment, DBE Goal Attainment, CUF and Retainage
Beginning October 1, 2020, all advertised ODOT Local-let LPA projects will be required to utilize GoFormz to track prompt payment, DBE goal attainment, CUF, and retainage. LPA’s and construction consultants (if applicable) will complete all CUF reviews and Prime Contractors will complete prompt payment, DBE goal attainment, and retainage reporting using the GoFormz application. The Department will be conducting seven virtual trainings (all providing the same information) in order to help end users understand the new requirements for federally-funded Local-let projects and the GoFormz application. Please see the LTAP link below for further details and to register for the training.
https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/3299868999545028878
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.
OCA Columbus Chapter Awards Student Scholarship
The OCA Columbus Chapter Executive Committee is pleased to have recently awarded five local students with a total of $4,500 in scholarship money.
We invite you to click here and view the video to meet four of 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 all the scholarship recipients!
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.
Ohio EPA's Free 2020 Virtual Compliance Assistance Conference
Although our methods may have changed, Ohio EPA remains committed to assisting businesses, communities and environmental professionals with their environmental compliance needs. Please help us spread the word about Ohio EPA’s FREE 2020 Virtual Compliance Assistance Conference that’ll provide daily interactive sessions focused on compliance with air, waste, and water regulations, strategically and conveniently spaced over three consecutive weeks beginning on September 21st.
This virtual conference will provide:
• Live-streamed interactive keynote sessions with Ohio EPA’s Director, Laurie Stevenson and U.S. EPA Region V’s Administrator, Kurt Thiede;
• Interactive regulatory presentations and panel discussions with Ohio EPA’s inspectors, permit writers, and management;
• Opportunities to earn Continuing Education Credits;
• Opportunities to meet virtually with compliance staff for Q&A;
• Chance to converse with your peers, industry leaders, and stakeholders; and
• Much more…
Get ready to embark on a new learning adventure. There is no cost to participate in Ohio EPA’s 2020 Virtual Compliance Assistance Conference.
Check out the information on the attached flyer or visit the 2020 Virtual Compliance Assistance Conference webpage.
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:
• 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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