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    Thursday, March 02, 2023
    Objective: To give an overview of fixed guards and safeguarding devices Guards are barriers that protect workers from dangerous moving parts by preventing the entry of their body or clothing into the machine. Fixed guards are the preferred control method as they are a permanent fixture and do not depend on moving parts. Further safeguarding devices may also be necessary.Click here to download ...read more
    Categories: Construction Education & Training, Member News, Cornerstone Partner News, Safety
    Wednesday, March 01, 2023
    Unplug and UnwindHow would you feel about spending 24 hours away from your electronic devices? The National Day of Unplugging (NDU), observed every first weekend in March, has a message for us: Consider living an entire day, from sundown to sundown on March 3 to 4, without the static of technology. Computers, smartphones, smart TVs and video games are integral to our lives. A typical American ...read more
    Categories: Business Tips, Cornerstone Partner News, Member News, Builders Corner, Community, Marin Builders Association News, Press Release
    Wednesday, February 22, 2023
    Objective: To promote awareness of the basic principles of defensive driving  The best way for a driver to assure their safety and the safety of their passengers and cargo is to practice defensive driving tactics at all times.Three Elements of Safe Driving These three elements serve as the foundation for defensive driving practices: Driver readinessVehicle conditionProper attitudeClick here to ...read more
    Categories: Cornerstone Partner News, Construction Education & Training, Marin Builders Association News, Safety, Member News
    Tuesday, February 07, 2023
    JEANNE M. HARRISON Associate, Nashville T: 615.281.6973 E: jmharrison@smithcurrie.com Published: January 27, 2023 Construction accidents can cause significant personal injury or death, property damage, job delays, and increased costs. As a result, it is imperative that owners and contractors continuously monitor and manage potential safety concerns on construction job sites with the ...read more
    Categories: Advocacy and Legislation, Business Tips, Cornerstone Partner News, Safety, Builders Corner, Construction Education & Training, Member News
    Wednesday, January 25, 2023
    Many chemicals, such as acids and bases, are corrosive and can easily damage employees’ skin and eyes. The severity of damage depends on how strong the chemical is, how long contact is maintained, and what actions are taken after contact is made. The first 10 – 15 seconds after exposure to a hazardous substance are critical. Delaying treatment may cause serious injury. Eye wash stations and safety ...read more
    Categories: Builders Corner, Member News, Business Tips, Safety, Cornerstone Partner News, Construction Education & Training
    Tuesday, December 06, 2022
    A new law will require almost all contractors in California to carry workers’ compensation coverage, regardless of if they have employees or not. According to the author of the bill, State Senator Bill Dodd (D-Napa) the new law was necessary due to the tendency of many small contractors to claim they have no employees, when in fact they regularly hire day laborers or undocumented workers. Since a ...read more
    Categories: Business Tips, Cornerstone Partner News, Builders Corner, Construction Education & Training, Member News, Advocacy and Legislation, Community, Marin Builders Association News
    Monday, August 22, 2022
    Free Member Resource for Navigating the Medicare Maze Most people become eligible for Medicare at age 65. Medicare is the government run health insurance for people age 65 and older, younger people with disabilities, and people with End Stage Renal Disease. Medicare can look like a complicated maze of choices, between Medicare Parts A–D, Medicare Advantage plans, and Medicare Supplement (Medigap) ...read more
    Categories: Business Tips, Cornerstone Partner News, Member News, Community, Marin Builders Association News
    Tuesday, June 14, 2022
    "Behavior Based Safety" (BBS) can have positive results when done correctly. In a successful BBS approach, everyone must be on the same page regarding the safe behaviors for all hazards present.To assure everyone is truly aware of the hazards and respective controls for each task, a simple process can be employed - Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).JHAs provide a simple outline of the Critical Behaviors ...read more
    Categories: Cornerstone Partner News, Safety, Construction Education & Training, Member News
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