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Wednesday, April 24, 2024Safety & Training Short: Floods - Environmental Hazards
Objective: To assure familiarity and understanding of common environmental hazards present in flooded areas. Floods present numerous environmental dangers, both during and after the flooding has occurred. Before entering a flooded area, familiarize yourself with the area to determine any potential hazards you may encounter, and proceed with extreme caution.Common hazards: Chemical or toxic environments: If the flood occurred in close proximity to where agricultural chemicals, industrial chemicals, or
Wednesday, April 17, 2024Celebrating our 2024-25 Marin Home Resource Guide Ad Partners!
BUILD SMART - BUILD SAFE - BUILD LOCALInspiration I Expertise I ProfessionalsWe would like to thank and celebrate our 2024-25 Marin Home Resource Guide Ad Partners! Listed in alpha order:Aaero Heating & SheetmetalAirport Home ApplianceARCpoint Labs of San RafaelBrittany Keyes, State Farm Insurance AgentBudget Blinds of Central Marin/South Marin/Petaluma/West Santa RosaCalifornia ModernCentral Valley EnvironmentalClough ConstructionCounty of Marin Community Development Agency Sustainability TeamCruise
Wednesday, April 17, 2024Celebrating our Member Referral Partners - Thank You for Helping Us Build Our Community!
We would like to recognize and celebrate our wonderful REFERRAL PARTNERS!2024: Mary Ann Ellison, Minuteman Press, who referred Alex Tehrani, ADPJanine Aurichio, YES2YUM Lifestyling, who rereferred Arana Craftsman PaintersTanae (T) Levitan, Levitan Enterprise, who referred Geoff Steuer, ClearCost ConsultingMargaret Carrigan Nau, VADU, who referred Joanne Hernon, Growth Ledge AgencyChris Walther, Rubenstein Supply Company, who referred Alpha TrenchlessSean and Jennifer Kelly, Lamperti Contracting & Design,
Wednesday, April 17, 2024Safety & Training Short: Housekeeping in Construction Environments
Objective: To raise awareness about the importance of housekeeping in construction environments Good housekeeping is an integral practice to assure a safe construction environment. During the course of the work day, you might find yourself walking around or tripping over lumber, electrical cords, or tools in an area that was previously clear, making it difficult to work safely and efficiently. Learn about general housekeeping steps to keep your worksite safe.Click here to download the complete training
Wednesday, April 10, 2024Safety & Training Short - Carbon Monoxide Prevention in the Workplace
Objective: To promote awareness of carbon monoxide preventive measures in the workplace. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas produced whenever organic materials burn. When breathed, CO displaces oxygen from the bloodstream, which damages vital organs and can be fatal. CO produced in an enclosed space can kill a person within minutes. CO can also be flammable in high enough concentrations. The best protection is to take preventive measures to avoid any potential CO exposures. Click here to
Thursday, March 28, 2024Marin Builders Association Members: Save on your Workers' Comp!
Wednesday, March 20, 2024Safety & Training Short: PPE - Eye Protection
Objective: To provide an overview of potential eye hazards and safe practices for using eye protection. Most work-related eye injuries are a result of flying or falling objects or sparks striking the eye. The appropriate level of eye protection needed for a task is determined by a job hazard assessment performed before work begins. Common Hazards that Require Eye Protection Workplace hazards that could cause eye injuries include: FumesVaporsChemical splashesExtremely bright or hazardous light,
Wednesday, February 14, 2024Safety & Training Short: Cranes & Slings
Cranes are used in almost every industry setting because of their ability to do large amounts of work by lifting and moving heavy items. When moving large and heavy items, cranes have a large amount of potential energy suspended in the work environment. If failure or misuse occurs, it can cause property damage, injuries, and fatalities. Always follow safe material handling practices when using cranes and slings. Requirements Prior to Use:All cranes and slings must have manufacturer weight restrictions
Tuesday, November 28, 2023Safety & Training Short - Winter Driving
Objective: To assure that employees are prepared for driving in winter conditions. A little extra preparation is needed to assure driver safety during winter months or other inclement weather conditions.Poor driving conditions is one of the biggest winter safety concerns. Due to shorter days, drivers are required to spend more time driving in the dark, and inclement weather can create slick roads and low visibility conditions.Click here to download the complete training short in EnglishClick here to
Tuesday, November 14, 2023Safety & Training Short: Hand and Power Tools: Striking Tools
There are some general rules that apply to almost all hammers and other striking tools. Never use a striking tool for any purpose other than that for which it was intended. Never use a striking tool with a loose or damaged handle or with a mushroomed head or dull cutting edge. Conditions vary, but it can never hurt to wear goggles when using striking tools.Click here to download the complete training short in EnglishClick here to download the complete training short in Spanish Safety & Training Shorts
Tuesday, December 06, 2022Contractors with No Employees Face New Workers' Compensation Requirement
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 firm with only an owner and no employees is not required to carry workers’ comp coverage, those workers would
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