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ASA-Houston Chapter is thrilled to be a part of an eight organization alliance formed to shine a spotlight on fall prevention in construction during the month of June. This week’s spotlight on fall prevention is shined on toolbox talks in video format. ASA-HC’s Safety committee developed a 20-minute presentation that can be watched all at … READ MORE
The week to promote OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction was set to happen May 4-8, but, like so many others things in the last three months, it was put on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic. OSHA will reschedule the Stand-Down week for later in the year, but in the meantime, … READ MORE
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Last week the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that OSHA has launched a webpage with coronavirus-related guidance for construction employers and workers. The guidance includes recommended actions to reduce the risk of exposure to the coronavirus. OSHA Construction Guidance Page ASA-HC COVID Resource Page
Join us on May 28th, 2020 at 1pm Central for our complimentary webinar, “ASA COVID-19 Response: Reopening the Worksite – Attorneys’ Council Panel.” During this important webinar panel, we address your questions regarding the challenges and pitfalls ahead as each state approaches reopening during the Covid-19 pandemic. From written notice and supply chain issues to … READ MORE
Join Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC (CRI) for this free Quick Hit webcast session on the recently released loan forgiveness application for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The presentation will cover the application itself, along with key information from the associated instructions and any other guidance provided by the federal government. The webcast will close … READ MORE
“Re-open, Renew and Revitalize” Campaign Tells Lawmakers: Economic Recovery Begins with Multi-Year Transportation Investment Package ASA, along with the Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC), launched an advertising and grassroots campaign designed to encourage Congress to make new infrastructure investments as the major catalyst for economic recovery in the wake of COVID-19. The primary message of the … READ MORE
PPP Good Faith Certification Since the announcement of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) in late March, small business owner’s heads have been spinning trying to apply for, get approved, get funded and figure out what needs to be done to get the loans forgiven. Last Thursday, May 14, Andrews Myers, P.C.’s Co-Managing Shareholder, Patrick Hayes, … READ MORE
Following the simple steps on OSHA’s “Seven Steps to Correctly Wear a Respirator at Work” poster and along with a two-minute instructional video will help you properly put on and take off your respirator and keep you and everyone else safe. You can find links to the video and poster (in English and Spanish) on … READ MORE
ASA-HC’s Safety committee published a new ASK sheet regarding face masks. “Face Mask – The Five Ws and H Questions,” in English and Spanish, covers the purpose of facial coverings, where, when and why they should be worn, and how to care for them. Face Mask ASK Sheet
