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OUR “GOLF IS ESSENTIAL” SPRING TOURNAMENT SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE

Our Friday, Jun. 19 golf tournament is sold out for teams, but sponsorships are still available. Act fast if you want your company to be visible at the tournament! Exclusive Hole Sponsor – 1 left Hole Sponsor – 3 left Meal Sponsor – open Event Details and Sponsorship  

OSHA LAUNCHES WEBPAGE FOR CONSTRUCTION CORONAVIRUS-RELATED GUIDANCE

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  

Reopening the Worksite – ASA’s Attorneys’ Council Panel

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

PPP LOAN FORGIVENESS APPLICATION EDUCATION SESSION

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

“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

NEW HOT TOPIC DISCUSSION WITH AN INDUSTRY EXPERT

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

OSHA VIDEO AND POSTER ON CORRECT WAY TO PUT ON/TAKE OFF FACE MASKS

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

NEW ACCESSING SAFETY KNOWLEDGE (ASK) SHEET ON FACE MASKS

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

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS IN A POST-CORONAVIRUS WORLD

May 21, 2020 | Noon – 1:30 p.m. CDT Free Webinar Presented by The Cromeens Law Firm With the stay-at-home orders being lifted in the State of Texas, and across the country, how can you prepare your business for a world that is forever changed? COVID-19 has, and will, continue to change your business and … READ MORE

CONSTRUCTION DURING A PANDEMIC FROM THE GC PERSPECTIVE

Last Friday, May 8, ASA-HC President, Craig Peterson, Vice President, Peterson Beckner Industries Inc., spoke by video-call with executive level individuals from three Houston general contracting firms: Brookstone Construction – Bob Postma,Vice President E. Reed Construction, L.P. – Robert Burelsmith, Vice President and Safety Director McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. – Andrew Rupp, Preconstruction Director To … READ MORE