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Sam Boak, Sr. Honored for Military Service
Sam Boak Sr., founder of Boak & Sons commercial and residential roofing and insulation company was honored in May for his service in World War II by the Canfield War Veterans Museum.
YSU Tailgate Event Another Success
Good food and exciting college football provided a great setting for The Builders Association of Eastern Ohio & Western PA and AIA Eastern Ohio to team for another joint networking event. The groups held a tailgate party prior to the Youngstown State vs. South Dakota football game on October 1.
BWC: Injury rate is falling
Here’s a good article from the Youngstown Business Journal about the injury rate decline in our area.
Ohio BWC Issues Guidance on Medical Marijuana
On June 8, 2016, Ohio became the 25th state to adopt a medical marijuana law. The law became effective on September 8, 2016. However, due to the licensure of cultivators, processors and retail dispensaries, the registration of patients, and the certification of physicians, the law will take at least a
Happy Labor Day from The Builders!
On behalf of The Builders, we wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day Holiday!
Roofers Apprenticeship Program is Accepting Applications
Mahoning Valley’s Roofers Joint Apprenticeship Program is accepting applications for roofing apprentices. Wages start at $12.22 (plus $2.90 in benefits) per hour for first year apprentices. Those numbers grow with each year of training. Upon completion of the 5-year apprenticeship program, the current pay rate for journeymen roofers is $24.44 per hour with an additional $15.82 in
OSHA Announces Final Construction Confined Space Rule
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a final rule to increase protections for construction workers in confined spaces, which could prevent hundreds of serious injuries every year.
Youngstown Business Journal Airs Excellent Video About the Estimating Competition Program
Check out a great feature from the Youngstown Business Journal about the Estimating Competition program!
Dates and Location for 2015 Ohio Safety Congress and Expo Announced
The 2015 Ohio Safety Congress and Expo (OSC) is the largest regional safety and health exhibition in the United States. The theme for this year’s congress is “Imaging-Innovate-Inspire.” The event is being held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH on March 31, 2015 through April 2, 2015.
OSHA 300-A POSTING REQUIREMENTS
The OSHA 300-A form Summary of Work Related Injuries & Illness should be posted from February 1 through April 30. The posting should be at each establishment that you may have and should be posted where notices are normally placed for that establishment.