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EMPLOYEES – PARTICIPATE When you are a part of an organization, it provides you with the opportunity to grow professionally, enhance your network, take charge of your career and broaden your knowledge. Take advantage of all that ASA offers you by participating on a committee or a Peer Group; attending a lunch meeting or networking … READ MORE

Welcome ASA’s newest member:

ASA-Houston Chapter’s Commitment to Safety (CTS) program was developed to increase the number of specialty contractors who implement effective construction safety and health programs, and provide effective safety and health training for management, supervisors and employees. The program consists of three levels — Member, Silver and Gold. Renewals for current CTS holders are due by … READ MORE

On June 28, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed to delay the electronic reporting date of the rule titled Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses, from July 1 to Dec. 1, 2017. The original rule, published on May 12, 2016, requires many employers, including most construction employers, to complete an OSHA Form 300A … READ MORE

If your company is present on social media (facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.) ASA-HC needs your input! On Wednesday, Jul. 12, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., ASA-HC will host a meeting to discuss ideas on how the chapter can best utilize social media to promote itself, its members, and the subcontracting industry. If you, or someone … READ MORE

Join ASA-HC and the other Texas Construction Association (TCA) Houston area subcontracting association members for the 2017 Houston Area Subcontractors Clay Shoot Fundraiser for the TCA PAC. The event will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 22 at Greater Houston Gun Club. Register a team or as an individual and enjoy these events: One round of skeet for practice, … READ MORE

Last week Big City Access became the newest member of ASA-HC’s Commitment To Safety (CTS) program. At the Gold level, Big City Access demonstrates exemplary safety and health programs, effective site-specific safety and health plans, and continuous progress in the area of employee safety. They will be recognized at the Aug. 17 general lunch meeting.

In conjunction with OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down week May 8-12, 2017, ASA-HC encouraged all members to do safety stand-downs on their jobsites and in their offices. A Safety Stand-Down is a voluntary event for employers to talk directly to employees about “Fall Hazards” and to reinforce the importance of “Fall Prevention.” The purpose of OSHA’s … READ MORE

ASA-Houston Chapter is again offering a full year of program and event sponsorship opportunities bundled into four money-saving packages. In addition to the money your company will save when buying a bundled package, your company can save 4% off of the sponsorship price by paying the full amount by July 31, 2017. This year there … READ MORE