E Newsletter November 2018

 

November Connector Newsletter

Connector | November 2018   Website   Membership   Events   Craft Training   Subscribe   Association News     Kayleen McCabe Makes Appearance at Meet & Greet   Kayleen McCabe, SEAA 2019 Convention Keynote Speaker, McCabe shared her personal journey into the world of construction. From college drop out to DIY Network fame, she is now on a mission to advocate trade careers and education. More.     Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Training Grant & Safety Programs   In a golf tournament held in Raleigh, N.C, about 100 golfers came out to show their support for SEAA & NCCER in their efforts to raise money for the implementation of training and assessment programs for workforce development. Funds raised at the golf tournament support this and other initiatives. More. Photo Gallery   First Place Team     Schedule 2019 Advertising in Connector   Reach SEAA Members + more than 4,000 execs, project managers, operations personnel   Print & Digital options to reach customers 16 times per year.   Let us create personalized marketing plan for you.   Call Chris Harrison, 660-287-7660 ConnectorSales@SEAA.net     January Board Meeting Jan. 31, 2019 NCCER Headquarters Alachua, Fla.     2019 NASCC: Steel Conference April 3-5, 2019 St. Louis, Mo.   SEAA National Convention & Trade Show April 24-26, 2019 Concord/Charlotte, N.C.   Secure the Pole Position     Register Today. Discounts thru March 15   SEAA 47th Convention & Trade Show Networking Management & Field Sessions Trade Show & Live Equipment Demos Projects of the Year Gala & Awards Dinner Register Today   Industry Reports   Final Rule on Crane Operator Certification Takes Effect Dec. 9   OSHA has published the final rule clarifying certification requirements for crane operators, which becomes effective on December 9, 2018. Operators can be certified either by type of crane and capacity of crane, or by type of crane only. This revision of a 2010 requirement, which was effective Nov. 10, 2018, ensures more accredited testing organizations are eligible to meet OSHA’s certification program requirements. More   Increased Training Requirements for Users of Scissor and Boom Lifts    According to the Center for Construction Research and Training, also known as CPWR, about 26 workers die every year using aerial lifts, reports Safety+Health . The main causes of these accidents are electrocution, falls and tip-overs or getting stuck between the bucket, or guardrail and an object. Meanwhile, ANSI A92.20 from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)  and CSA B354.6 from the CSA Group , formerly Canadian Standards Association, are working to raise the standard of training for using aerial lifts. According to a report by Rental Management , the new standards will make rental stores train and prepare their customer service staff on how to help customers select the appropriate machine needed for a job. This includes being able to fully train customers on how to properly use the equipment if it is requested. More     AISC Certification Reminders and New Design Guides Available   If you are AISC Certified, you are already familiar with tracking nonconformances. However, you may have overlooked a requirement in the new  Certification Standard for Steel Fabrication and Erection, and Manufacturing of Metal Components , related to Periodic Management Review, reports  Atema . Implementing a quality management system (QMS) affects every aspect of an organization's performance. More   News Briefs   AISC Infographic shows steel superstructure that will replace Tappan Zee Bridge   ISHN: OSHA's Top 10   MaedaUSA: Compact Crawler Erects Steel for Light Rail Project:   EHS Today: Selecting Right PPE for Eyes   PileBuck: Rebar Cages in Drilled Shaft Construction   ACT: Engaging older workers   Member Updates   JP Cullen Project Manager Honored      JP Cullen project manager Jeff Schwasinger was named Project Manager of the Year at the Daily Reporter’s Newsmakers of the Year Awards ceremony, which took place at the Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, Wis., in October. Schwasinger’s project portfolio, mentoring skills, and personalized client relationships earned him the award.  More.   Hilti North America Hosts Innovation Day   Hilti North America held its annual Innovation Day on Sept. 18 at the Cavanaugh Air Museum in Dallas, Texas. Guests and representatives of the trade press were invited to view some of the company’s new products as well as sneak a peek at products that have not yet been released on the market, and the event also featured product demonstrations and hands-on opportunities to test the new products and tools. More.   ASPE-South Makes Staff Changes     ASPE-South, a division of American Steel & Precast Erectors, announces key personnel changes. Jeffrey Robert Batchelor has been named senior project manager, and Debra Flanary is now director of human resources and safety administration. More.   JPW Companies to Add Paint Bay   JPW Companies, Syracuse, N.Y., broke ground in September on a 13,125-sq.-ft. paint bay that will house two paint booths. The building will be 75 ft. by 175 ft., and 33 ft. high. In announcing the construction project, JPW says these will be the largest structural-steel paint booths in New York State.  More.   Garrison Steel Featured on ABC33/40     John Garrison, CEO of Garrison Steel, Pell City, Ala., was recently interviewed by local ABC news about the company’s efforts to work with Pell City High School to train young people as ironworkers. There are 28 students from Pell City High School who are part of the school district's work place development program designed to teach them how to be ironworkers. More.   Simpson Strong-Tie Acquires Ready Products, Radius Tools     Simpson Strong-Tie recently acquired the Ready Products (Ready-Hat®, Ready-Track®, Ready-Arch® and Ready-Angle®) and Radius Tools (Radius Track Bender® and Radius Trim Bender™) from Radius Track Corporation headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn. The acquisition is expected to help Simpson Strong-Tie expand its offering of solutions for cold-formed steel construction.  More.   Bass! Expands Staff   Bass Mechanical Inc. (Bass!), Elizabethtown, Pa., announces that Kyle Jones has joined the fabrication services team as a sales/estimator, and Jason McMellen has been hired as a mechanical supervisor. Jared Kleinhaus was promoted to the role of fabrication superintendent; George Reed, to mechanical superintendent; and Rob Wenger to electrical superintendent. More.   STAY CONNECTED ‌ ‌ ‌