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News – Q4 Newsletter The Dangers of Diesel Exhaust The
most common method of exposure is inhalation of the diesel exhaust as fine
particles and toxic gases…. more
>> Getting the Message Across If
workers cannot read and understand instructions, they may be missing your
safety message…. more
>> NECA West
News – Q3 Newsletter The Importance of a First Aid Program Creating
a first aid program that meets the requirements of the law and is customized to
the type and size of the workplace can make the difference between life and
death…. more >> Common Sense is Not So Common A
little common sense can go a long way when it comes to safety issues that are
common to many work sites. Thinking
ahead and preparation can help reduce safety hazards…. more
>> Preventing Hand and Finger Injuries The
first rule to preventing hand and finger injuries is to pay attention to
where you are placing them. Consider
how your hands and fingers could be damaged….
more >> NECA West
News – Q2 Newsletter Scaffolding Safety Scaffolding,
when properly designed and erected can still pose hazards for workers just
because the nature of their use. more
>> Insurance Commissioner Jones Applauds Passage of AB 52 by
Assembly Health Committee – April 27, 2011 Insurance
Commissioner Dave Jones announced today that the Assembly Health Committee
has passed AB 52, authored by Assembly member Mike Feuer.
. . more
>> Workers’ Comp Rate Increase Likely WCIRB
Actuarial Committee just completed its review of its interpretation of
California industry experience. They
conclude that California’s workers’ compensation advisory pure premium rates
need to increase by nearly 40% . . article
>> March 2011 Safety Article – Hazard Communication A
written hazard communication program must be implemented for any employer who
uses, produces, or imports hazardous chemicals; it must be readily accessible
to. . . more
>> U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Workers Comp for Illegal
Aliens Case – March 1, 2011 The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear
arguments whether an illegal alien should retroactively receive disability
and compensation for work-related injuries. It is a Louisiana case. The
Supreme Court, as is typical, did not provide a reason, but its decision not
to hear the case will leave the issue with each state….article
>> SCIF Safety Article: Keep an Ear Out – November 2010 Safety Group
Report – August 16, 2010 NECA 2010 Boston offers NFPA 70E Seminars – October 1 - 5,
2010 NFPA 70E, Standard for
Electrical Safety in the Workplace, will be addressed in three seminars
at the NECA 2010 Boston convention.
Click here for more information >> 2010 NTI: Still Time to Register Online – July 31 – August 6,
2010 Special presentations and courses will be offered at the 2010
National Training Institute at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor being
held July 31 through August 6…….more >> Free Webinar on Scaffolding, a Major Violation for ECs – July
27, 2010 A FREE webinar on
Tuesday, July 27, will explore OSHA’s scaffolding standards and help connect
you with resources for compliance assistance.
Click here to learn more
>> Now Available: Electrical
Contractor Safety Program CD –
July 12, 2010 NECA’s Electrical
Contractor Safety Program manual and CD are now available for
purchase. Click here to order
>> eSafetyLine provides Toolbox Talks on Fire
Prevention – July 2010 Each month, the special safety
site available through NECA’s website addresses a specific topic. This month’s featured topic is Fire Prevention. Click here to learn more
>> SCIF Safety Article: Use Caution Near Overhead Power Lines –
June 2010 This SCIF article “Use Caution Near Overhead Power Lines” reminds workers of the need to be
fully aware of their electrocution hazards.
Click here to read the full article >> SCIF Safety Article: Moving at the Speed of Safety – May 2010 Moving
equipment of any kind can be dangerous.
This article by Judy Kerry, “Moving at the Speed of Safety”, reminds
workers that it’s their responsibility to be alert and safety-minded to avoid
costly mishaps on the job. Click here to read the full article >> SCIF Safety Article: Work Safely With Solvents – April 2010 Solvents are
so common in many work places that workers forget how dangerous they are. The
article reminds workers to "Work Safely With Solvents." Click
here to read the full article
>> Free
Seminar!! – November 17, 2009 State Fund
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