- By Ashleigh Johnson
- June 17, 2008
As of this week, any company requesting an inspection by the Chicago Department of Buildings must submit their request by email.
- By Ashleigh Johnson
- June 10, 2008
The 20th Annual Chicagoland Safety & Health Conference will take place on the NIU-Naperville campus on Sept. 15-18, 2008. The 2nd Annual SHARP/VPP Conference-within-a-Conference will run Sept. 17-18, 2008 from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M.
- By Ashleigh Johnson
- June 2, 2008
Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. is offering a free seminar pertaining to reducing workers’ compensation premiums as a part of their
Safety by Design seminar series. This event is recommended for managers of safety, risk, human resources, and operations.
- By Ashleigh Johnson
- May 29, 2008
The Carpenter Training Center is opening its doors to all members, family and guests, contractors, and anyone interested in improving their carpentry skills to the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Apprentice and Training Program Open House & Health Fair on Saturday, June 7.
- By Ashleigh Johnson
- May 19, 2008
The City of Chicago wants input from contractors on proposed changes to the Construction Site Cleanliness Ordinance (Section 13-32-125).
The Builders Association would like to congratulate four of its companies for winning national Safety Awards from the AGC of America.
Letters to legislators from companies like yours are making a difference when it comes to the Structural Work Act.
- By Andy Cole
- April 11, 2008
Best of Class honors were awarded to W.B. Olson, Airtite Contractors and Frank H. Stowell & Sons when winners of 2007 Builders Association Safety Awards were announced this week.
- By Andy Cole
- April 3, 2008
There's still time to sign up for the Builders Association's Spring Meeting Tuesday, May 6 at the Hyatt Rosemont, as Paul Hoffman of Hoffman Corporation offers his insights on sustainable construction. The meeting begins at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast and registration.
- By Andy Cole
- February 26, 2008
Applications for the 2007 Builders Association Safety Awards will be mailed to main contacts at member companies this week. Company safety information and applications are due back to the Builders Association by Monday, March 31, and awards will given at the Spring Meeting Tuesday, May 6 at the Hyatt Rosemont.
- By Andy Cole
- February 17, 2008
The Builders Association's Safety Partnership saw strong participation last year with 20 companies taking advantage of a comprehensive Safety Partnership with OSHA. However, there's still room for plenty more, and applications are being accepted until the end of the month. If your company is proud of your safety program and wants to take advantage of the benefits that the Partnership can provide, contact Denise Herdrich.
- By Andy Cole
- February 13, 2008
Rob Crowe of Country Gas delivered a presentation to safety professionals at the final Safety Forum of 2007.
- By By Andy Cole
- January 30, 2008
Starting Friday, employers must post a summary of the total number of job-related injuries and illnesses that occurred during 2007. Employers are only required to post OSHA Form 300A (summary), not the OSHA 300 log. The summary must be posted from February 1 to April 30 and list the total of job-related injuries and illness that occurred and were logged on the OSHA 300 form.
- By Andrew Cole
- December 11, 2007
On December 11, 2007 The Builders Association held its Annual Meeting at the Fairmont Hotel. Main speaker of the event, John Moebes, Director of Construction for Crate and Barrel, outlined the new Building Information Modeling program.
- By Nancy Hauter, OSHA
- November 1, 2007
In 2005, there were 24 Powered Industrial Vehicle related fatalities within OSHA's Region V jurisdiction. In 2006, this number of fatalities increased to 30. As a result, in October of 2006, OSHA established a local emphasis program for powered industrial vehicles.