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BWC: Injury rate is falling

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Here’s a good article from the Youngstown Business Journal about the injury rate decline in our area. Read more

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Ohio BWC Issues Guidance on Medical Marijuana

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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 year to fully implement. Read more

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Happy Labor Day from The Builders!

On behalf of The Builders, we wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day Holiday! Read more

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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 benefits (i.e. Pension & Medical).

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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. Read more

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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!

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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.

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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.

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Sheet Metal Workers Peddle Their Skills to Help the United Way

A group of sheet metal workers from Local Union 33 came to the rescue of the United Way of Youngstown in Mahoning Valley recently by assembling 150 bicycles for a summer children’s program.

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Local Construction Veteran Retires: Builders Announces a Change in Its Labor Relations Department

The Builders Association of Eastern Ohio and Western PA announces a change to its Labor Relations Department. John Watkins, who served as Labor Relations Director for 12 years, retired at the end of 2014.

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