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2016 Investment Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
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Gold Sponsors
NEW CONCEPTS INC.
Silver Sponsors
All America Precast
Highway Supply LLC
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
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From the Executive Director's Desk
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Greetings Members!!
As summer approaches, everyone seems to get busy and that's no exception for NMUCA. We have lots of events and training coming up and I hope that you have time to join us! Thanks to everyone who attended our last membership meeting with Ron Peterson, Baker-Peterson LLC. It was a great turnout and a very informative presentation. Our next membership meeting is scheduled for June 16th as the Mid-Year-Social will takes place for dinner from 6pm to 9pm at the Albuquerque Country Club. This meeting is a bit different from our regular membership meetings as it's less business and more social and networking. Also, we love to see you bring your spouse, significant other or guest since we'll enjoy dinner and drinks. I hope to see you all there. Plus, we have our annual NMUCA night at Isotopes Park which is always a great crowd and a great time; register early as we always sell out this event. (Details for meetings and training are below in this newsletter with links to register online)
You may have heard about the release of the OSHA Silica Rule. This rule will have a significant impact on our industry and the way that we conduct work. The new rule requires some substantial (and potentially expensive) changes when employees are exposed to silica. The rule is official on June 23, 2016 and will see enforcement by June 23, 2017. There are several national associations that have filed a lawsuit so things may change with an injunction; however, at this time it's recommended that you move forward with compliance. (more information below)
A link to the Safety Award Application is included in this newsletter. The application is tailored to our members and there are 4 categories so there's one that fits your company. Please consider submitting your application. Awards will be presented at the End-Of-Year-Social on June 16th.
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Jane Jernigan, Executive Director
New Mexico Utility Contractors Association
505 888 0752 Phone
505 362 8950 Cell
505 341 0191 Fax
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* There are no committee meetings in May due to the D.C. Fly-In with the Clean Water Construction Coalition
May 2-6, 2016 OSHA Stand Down - Fall Protection
May 5, 2016 Construction Safety Coalition
June 8, 2016 Safety Committee 7am
June 8, 2016 Human Resources Committee 8am
June 9, 2016 Planning Committee 8am
June 10, 2016 Crane Law Class
June 13, 2016 Membership Committee 1pm
June 14, 2016 Construction Industry Crime Alliance 11-Noon
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NMUCA Night at Isotopes Park
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Come out for our annual family friendly picnic at Isotopes Park on June 18th. This event sells out quickly, so get your tickets ASAP.
Thank you to E2RC for sponsoring this event and RMCI Inc. for providing some adult refreshment!
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Construction Safety Coalition
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NMUCA Web-Page
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Have you checked out NMUCA's web-page lately? You can read newsletters, pay your invoice, register for meetings, check out the calendar, see a list of members, sign-up for committee blogs and more!!
Or try these direct links:
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Accident Investigation for Supervisors
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2015 NMUCA Safety Awards
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Does your company strive for safety? Is safety a top priority?
You should apply for the 2015 NMUCA Safety Award! We have four different size categories to fit all of our members. Awards will be presented at the June 16th Mid-Year-Social. Please make sure you submit the application to the NMUCA office prior to the deadline.
The application is in Microsoft Excel, if you have trouble opening the document, please contact Jane Jernigan at the NMUCA office at 505 888 0752.
CLICK HERE to view and download the 2015 Application. Deadline for submission is May 31, 2016. This link will start a download.
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OSHA's New Silica Ruling
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OSHA has released it's new rule on silica and you should be aware of the new requirements. OSHA has set up a page dedicated to the new rule and you can CLICK HERE to view it. Note that the new rule becomes effective on June 23, 2016 and will be enforced by OSHA on June 23, 2017.
Currently, several industry associations have filed a lawsuit against the new rule. There may or may not be an injunction, so the best way to proceed is to be prepared to be in full compliance. The final rule has a significant impact on the construction industry.
Helpful Links:
Rule requires engineering controls to keep workers from breathing silica dust
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a final rule to curb lung cancer, silicosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and kidney disease in America's workers by limiting their exposure to respirable crystalline silica. The rule is comprised of two standards, one for Construction and one for General Industry and Maritime.
OSHA estimates that the rule will save over 600 lives and prevent more than 900 new cases of silicosis each year, once its effects are fully realized. The Final Rule is projected to provide net benefits of about $7.7 billion, annually.
About 2.3 million workers are exposed to respirable crystalline silica in their workplaces, including 2 million construction workers who drill, cut, crush, or grind silica-containing materials such as concrete and stone, and 300,000 workers in general industry operations such as brick manufacturing, foundries, and hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking. Responsible employers have been protecting workers from harmful exposure to respirable crystalline silica for years, using widely-available equipment that controls dust with water or a vacuum system.
Key Provisions
- Reduces the permissible exposure limit (PEL) for respirable crystalline silica to 50 micrograms per cubic meter of air, averaged over an 8-hour shift.
- Requires employers to: use engineering controls (such as water or ventilation) to limit worker exposure to the PEL; provide respirators when engineering controls cannot adequately limit exposure; limit worker access to high exposure areas; develop a written exposure control plan, offer medical exams to highly exposed workers, and train workers on silica risks and how to limit exposures.
- Provides medical exams to monitor highly exposed workers and gives them information about their lung health.
- Provides flexibility to help employers - especially small businesses - protect workers from silica exposure.
Compliance Schedule
Both standards contained in the final rule take effect on June 23, 2016.
Construction - June 23, 2017, one year after the effective date.
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