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UPCOMING EVENTS

Schmooze & Mingle with Brookstone L.P. Oct. 4 Event Details “Hiring Employees: What the Fair Labor Standards Act Requires” Oct. 5 – S.A.C.K. Lunch Event Details 2017 Texas Legislative Session Recap Oct. 19 – General Lunch Meeting Event Details Contract Language Seminar Oct. 26 Event Details

ASA-HC RECOGNIZES SAFETY PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

At ASA-HC’s Sept. general lunch meeting, Safety committee member Roman Lozano, Milestone Metals, Inc., was named 2017 Safety Professional of the Year. Roman was recognized for his actions and dedication which have had a profound and positive impact on safety at his company, for ASA-Houston chapter and its members, and in the construction industry. His … READ MORE

OSHA ANNOUNCES POLICY FOR ENFORCING SILICA RULE BEGINNING ON SEPT. 23

On Wednesday Sept. 20, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced that from Sept. 23 through Oct. 22, it will help employers who are trying to comply with its rule on respirable crystalline silica, which requires construction employers to limit worker exposure to silica and to take other steps to protect workers. During that 30-day … READ MORE

ASA-HC RECOGNIZES 17 COMPANIES FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

17 ASA-HC member companies were recognized for their Commitment To Safety (CTS) at last Thursday’s general lunch meeting “Worker Safety on the Jobsite: Who’s Responsible?” Gold Level Big City Access Holdings, LLC Camarata Masonry Systems, Ltd. Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing GMi (Greater Metroplex Interiors, Inc.) ISEC, Inc. J.M. Maly, Inc. Karsten Interior Services, LP KenMor … READ MORE

UPCOMING EVENTS

Annual Fall Fishing Tournament – Reel It In! Sept. 29 Event Details Schmooze & Mingle with Brookstone L.P. Oct. 4 Event Details “Hiring Employees: What the Fair Labor Standards Act Requires” Oct. 5 – S.A.C.K. Lunch Event Details

Upcoming Events

Associate Member Peer Group Happy Hour Sept. 19 Event Details “Worker Safety on the Jobsite: Who’s Responsible?” Sept. 21 – General Lunch Meeting Event Details Annual Fall Fishing Tournament – Reel It In! Sept. 29 Event Details Schmooze & Mingle with Brookstone L.P. Oct. 4 Event Details “Hiring Employees: What the Fair Labor Standards Act … READ MORE

HIRING EMPLOYEES: WHAT THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT REQUIRES

Join ASA-HC on Thursday, Oct. 5 for a S.A.C.K. lunch presentation by Andrews Myers, P.C. attorney Tony Stergio regarding the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). When hiring employees, FLSA has requirements that all employers must adhere to. This one-hour seminar will cover: How to properly classify an employee according to Federal law; The difference between … READ MORE

It’s Now Illegal to Text While Driving in Texas

On September 1, 2017, a new law went into effect banning the use of a portable wireless communication device for electronic messaging while driving in Texas. What exactly is “electronic messaging?” The signed bill defines it as “data that is read from or entered into a wireless communication device for the purpose of communicating with … READ MORE