ABC responded on July 6 to an advance notice of proposed rulemaking by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that could eventually expand the agency’s Lead-Safe Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) program to include commercial and public buildings

Free Seminar on how to put together your project entry for EIC.

Democrat Legislator says “ABC did it right.”

On July 13, ABC expressed opposition to provisions in the Miner Safety and Health Act of 2010 (H.R. 5663) in advance of a hearing on the bill for which ABC supplied testimony as part of the Coalition for Workplace Safety (CWS).

Targeted for the 4th quarter of 2010 will be the OSHA construction topics beginning with the OSHA 10 hr. Construction Course.

OVCEF is now accepting enrollments for courses in Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Sheet Metal, Masonry, and Craft Laborer.

State-of-the-Art Aileron Conference Center chosen for site of ABC Annual Meeting.

ABC has developed the Green Contractor Certification program to document the efforts of merit shop construction firms that are developing a sustainable workplace environment and to recognize those ABC members that are leaders in the green industry.

State funded employers who wish to participate in the program must join a local safety council by July 31, 2010.

The BWC Board of Directors continues to make changes that impact employers, in announcing an average rate decrease in base rate premiums. In the past few of these changes decreased contractor’s rates. Contact CareWorks to see if your rates have changed.

OVABC is hosting a lead certification course to meet the requirements of the new rule.

Submit your name now for consideration by the Board Nominating Committee.

You may be a candidate to become an instructor in the OVCEF Apprenticeship training program.

With the many changes taking place at BWC, it is important to remain up to date on all programs being offered.

Look after your valuable business relationships over a round of golf.

Earlybird discount for project entry expires July 30th.

Sign up for these important OSHA & safety classes today offered at the Mid-America OSHA Education Center, 33 Greenwood Lane, Springboro, OH.