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E-NEWSletter May 2022

5/20/2022

 
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2022 Project of the Year Recipients
In all, seven companies were recognized for effectively solving unique jobsite challenges while safely completing projects. The association opened a new category this year for Miscellaneous Metal, which includes bridges, decking, ornamental steel, reinforcing steel, and steel fabrication projects.

Winners will get the chance to participate in a peer panel discussion at AISC’s Steel Conference in 2023. Read more
Project of the Year Winners:

  • Miscellaneous Metals, Class II: Shelby Erectors
  • Structural, Class I: Steel Fab Enterprises, LLC
  • Structural, Class III: Williams Steel Erection Co., Inc.
  • Structural, Class IV: Deem Structural Services
Honorable Mentions:

  • Structural, Class I:Hodges Erectors, Inc.,
  • Structural, Class III: Flawless Steel Welding
  • Structural, Class IV: Mid Atlantic Erectors
2022 Safety and Craft Training Excellence Recipients
Eleven member companies were recognized for their outstanding safety records and comprehensive training program. “Good safety records, comprehensive training aligned with long-term career paths, and awards recognitions, are among the criteria that prospective employees consider when deciding where to apply," said Bryan McClure, Chairman, Safety & Education Committee. "Beyond the inherent value of being a safe company, it’s also a great marketing tool in a highly competitive market.” Read More
Safety Excellence
World Class:
Bracken Construction Company 
Derr & Gruenewald Construction 
Gardner Watson Decking 

Premier:
Empire Steel Erectors
Shelby Erectors

Gold:
Black Cat
FM Steel Construction
L.R. Willson & Sons
Craft Training Excellence
World Class:
Category 1: Derr & Gruenewald Construction 

Category 2: Shelby Erectors  
Category 3 = 1-60 employees  
Category 2= 61-120 employees 
Category 1=121+ employees 
SEAA Celebrates 50 Years on the Historic USS Yorktown
The association kicked off its 50th Anniversary on April 8, 2022, at the conclusion of its 2022 Convention & Trade Show in Charleston, S.C., with a celebration on the USS Yorktown aircraft carrier. The association has released a video presentation and historical timeline that documents the last 50 years. Read More
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New Officers, Members Named to SEAA Board of Directors 
SEAA announced at its annual membership meeting on April 7, 2022 in Charleston, S.C., the slate of officers to serve from 2022 to 2024. “I look forward to leading a dedicated group of volunteers who have fresh ideas for increasing value for our members,” said David Deem, incoming President. Read More
In this Issue:
Cover Story: Routes to Rewarding Careers
SEAA's Job Fair Opens Eyes to A Day in the Life of Steel Construction

Management: Failing to Plan or Planning to Succeed
Dealing with the physical realities of temporary or partially completed structures

In the Field: Ironworkers are Industrial Athletes
Treating your body and mind like a sports pro helps prevent injuries.
Upcoming Events
Webinar
Hiring Rockstar Employees
May 27 at 10 AM ET
Summer Board Meeting and Meet & Greet
July 14, 2022
Nashville, Tenn.
Dave Schulz Memorial Golf Tournament
September 15, 2022
Broomfield, Colo.
Industry Report
How Contractors Can Mitigate Risks Tied to Price Increases
At the end of 2021, the inflation rate in the U.S. stood at 6.2 percent, about four times the market benchmark, and construction materials rose 23 percent over the course of one year. While many contractors are busier than ever, securing materials is a challenge and is creating uncertainty in project pricing and scheduling. Read More
Digital Advertising Options Available
Reach highly engaged steel erectors, fabricators, and general contactors through our affordable digital advertising options.

Interested? Contact Chris Harrison at ConnectorSales@SEAA.net or 660-287-7660.
Member Updates
SEAA Members Stand Down for Safety
Several member companies participated in OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction on May 2-6, 2022.

Participating members include, Shelby Erectors, Gardner-Watson Studs, and Gardner-Watson Decking. Trivent Safety Consulting presented its Dynamic Stretch & Flex program and demonstrated rescue training to High Plains Steel Services and Derr & Gruenewald Construction during the week-long event.

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High Plains Steel Services, Windsor, Colo.
Ashley Sling Turns 30
Ashley Sling Inc., Atlanta, Ga., a leading wire rope and rigging fabricator in the southeastern U.S., turned 30 in March. Owners and brothers Greg, David, and Mike Ashley opened the company’s doors in 1992, and have focused on providing the highest quality products and service ever since. Ashley Sling now has locations in Charlotte, N.C., Columbus, Miss., and Knoxville, Tenn. Read More
SDS2 2022 Solid Steel Award Application is Now Open
The SDS2 Solid Steel Award highlights the projects users are bringing to life in commercial and industrial sectors. SDS2's internal judging panel will select finalists in each category to be presented for open public voting. The winners will be announced at SDS2 Summit 2022, taking place October 19-20 in San Antonio, Texas.

Submissions are due August 12, 2022. To submit your application click here.
News Briefs:

EHS Today: How to Protect Workers from Falling at Height

NCCER Breaking Ground: 8 Creative Ways Project Managers can Boost Team Morale

ForConstructionPros:Rebuilding America: The Challenges Subcontractors Face Within The Infrastructure Plan

American Cranes & Transport: Biggest US construction wage rise in 40 years
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SEAA Members are Dedicated to Ironworker Safety and Training

5/13/2022

 
The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) announces the recipients of the 2022 Safety Excellence and Craft Training Excellence Awards. “Our members are dedicated to the safety and health of their employees, and these award programs provide them with the recognition they deserve for going above and beyond in the name of safety and training,” said Bryan McClure, Chairman of SEAA’s Safety and Education Committee. 

For both awards, World Class is issued to the highest achieving companies. Premier is the second level, followed by Gold.

“Our industry is in a transition period where more and more people are showing interest in our field,” said McClure. “Good safety records, comprehensive training aligned with long-term career paths, and awards recognitions, are among the criteria that prospective employees consider when deciding where to apply. Beyond the inherent value of being a safe company, it’s also a great marketing tool in a highly competitive market.” 
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Safety Excellence
The Safety Excellence Award goes to eight SEAA member companies in three categories with excellent 2021 safety records. Recipients were selected based on evaluations of their EMR ratings, OSHA 300A statistics, and safety program processes over the last three years. Scoring was based on points assigned to a multi-criteria analysis, conducted in blind review by members of SEAA’s Safety & Education Committee.
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Craft Training Recognition
Two companies were recognized for their craft training programs. Applicants were evaluated on the portability of credentials, availability of apprenticeship programs, training, and recruitment efforts.

Evaluations for the Craft Training Excellence award are made in comparison to other companies of similar size, based on the number of ironworkers employed from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2021. Note that there were not submissions by employers in all size categories for 2022.

“This year we have re-allocated craft training grants to be awarded to the World Class Craft Training winners. Each company receives $2,250 to use for implementation of future training projects,” said Pete Gum, SEAA’s Executive Director. “These companies have shown their commitment to training and we want to help them to continue these efforts.”  
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About Steel Erectors Association of America
Founded in 1972, SEAA is the only national trade association representing the interests of steel erectors, fabricators, contractors, and related service providers. The association promotes safety, education and training programs for steel erector trades, including its Ironworker Craft Training curriculum. The association works in partnership with other steel construction, design, and steel product organizations to protect the interests of those who construct steel structures. Learn more at www.seaa.net.

SEAA Names 2022 Project of the Year Winners

5/13/2022

 
The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) announces the winners of its 2022 Projects of the Year. Entries could be submitted in four classes for Structural Construction based on contract value for that portion of the job. In addition, the association opened a new category this year for Miscellaneous Metals in two classes. This category includes bridges, decking, ornamental steel, reinforcing steel, and steel fabrication projects.
In all, seven companies were recognized for effectively solving unique jobsite challenges while safely completing projects. (Note, there were no submissions this year for Class II Structural or Class I Miscellaneous Metals.) Project submissions are chosen by an independent panel of judges.

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SEAA Celebrates 50 Years of Serving Reinforcing and Structural Steel Erectors

5/13/2022

 
The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) kicked off its 50th Anniversary on April 8, 2022, at the conclusion of its 2022 Convention & Trade Show in Charleston, S.C., with a celebration on the USS Yorktown aircraft carrier. Today, the association releases a video presentation and historical timeline that documents the last 50 years.

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New Officers, Directors Named to SEAA Board

5/6/2022

 
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May 6, 2022 (Winston-Salem, N.C.) The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) announced at its annual membership meeting on April 7, 2022 in Charleston, S.C., the slate of officers to serve from 2022 to 2024. The slate was unanimously approved by the Board of Directors.


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Tips to Survive an OSHA Inspection

4/14/2022

 
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The Roman philosopher Seneca once said, “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” When companies approach compliance preparedness with this thought process, they are overwhelmingly successful in their interactions with OSHA.
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Here are three tips to not only survive but thrive when OSHA visits your site.
  1. Define who is your competent person onsite for hazardous activities.
  2. Provide formal and ongoing training for employees on hazardous activities.
  3. Train employees on what to expect from OSHA visits and their rights under the law.

Get more details about implementing these three tips and additional details.

1.  Define who is your competent person onsite for hazardous activities. 
When an OSHA compliance safety and health officer arrives onsite for a scheduled visit, employee complaint or accident, they will want to know who the company’s competent person for those hazardous activities is. An OSHA "competent person" is defined as "one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them" [29 CFR 1926.32(f)]. 

The two key words to this definition are “capable” and “authorization.” 

Companies will be able to demonstrate capability by the training the employee has had and work history. 
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Authorization is demonstrated by companies defining who these competent persons are during the preconstruction process.

2.  Provide formal and ongoing training for employees on hazardous activities.
OSHA will request employee training records for hazardous activities during an investigation. Companies will be well served to provide formal training for all employees prior to putting them to work. For Steel Erectors, the must have training prior to starting work will probably involve:
  • Employee safety orientation 
  • Fall Protection
  • MEWPS (Aerial Lifts)
  • GHS/Hazcom
  • Silica
  • Subpart R and Connector Hazard training for connectors
In addition to formal training, all employees should attend weekly toolbox talks on specific relevant safety topics. OSHA will recognize this training if sign in sheets with the topics are kept by the company.

3.  Train employees on what to expect from OSHA visits and their rights under the law. When employees know what to expect they will be less apt to make compounding mistakes when dealing with OSHA.  The rights of workers during an inspection are:
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  • ​Have a representative of employees, such as the safety steward of a labor organization, go along on the inspection.
  • Talk privately with the inspector; and
  • Take part in meetings with the inspector before and after the inspection

A full list of workers’ rights published by OSHA can be found here. 
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While this list doesn’t encompass everything a company needs to do to prepare for an OSHA visit, by being proactive on the front end of projects, companies will save time, money, and their reputation if OSHA ever does visit. 

Resources:
OSHA Worker Rights and Protections

Worker Rights Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970

OSHA Workers Rights Pamphlet

1960.26 - Conduct of inspections

This Safety Flash was contributed by Bryan McClure, Senior Safety Consultant, Trivent Safety Consulting, in cooperation with SEAA’s Safety Committee. It is designed to keep members informed about ongoing safety issues and to provide suggestions for reducing risk. Best practices are gathered from a variety of sources. They may be more or less stringent than individual corporate policies and are not intended to be an official recommendation from SEAA. Always get approval and direction from your company officers on any new practice or procedure as these best practices may not work for all situations.   

Everyone benefits when a worker avoids injury. Submit your ideas for Safety Flash   
to admin@seaa.net 

E-Newsletter March 2022

3/23/2022

 
March Connector Newsletter
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Foreman Ironworker Wins Hard Hat Sticker Design Contest
SEAA would like to congratulate Matt English, a foreman ironworker for MAS Building and Bridge, Norfolk, Mass., on his winning hard hat sticker design! The hard hat sticker will be offered as part of the association’s recognition of OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, May 2-6, 2022. 

English said of his design concept: “It really shows all three themes but definitely Building America Safely. This was a picture I took a few years ago erecting a new entrance canopy for a car dealership. My co-worker (in the photo) has been an ironworker for 26 years and is very proud of it. The dealership flag was waving perfectly at the moment. To me it shows the pride in what we do and proud to be building America.” 

In recognition of the week-long stand down, SEAA is also offering a poster “11 Tips for Post Fall Recovery,” which can be downloaded for free. This and other resources to assist steel erectors in holding a Fall Prevention Stand Down, are available on SEAA’s Stand Down page. More.
SEAA Hosts Career Fair Highlighting Steel Construction Industry
SEAA hosted nearly 300 students from five school districts and several dozen military veterans for its construction career fair in January 2022. SEAA’s Long Range Planning Committee spearheaded the event, which was hosted by member company Adaptive Construction Solutions, Inc., at their training facility in Houston, Texas. More.

Additional photos can be downloaded from SEAA’s Photo Gallery.
SEAA Welcomes Three New Craft Training Units
Three companies have joined the Steel Erectors Association of America’s (SEAA’s) network of SEAA/NCCER Ironworker Training Units and Assessment Sites. These companies are All Forms Fabrication, Steamboat Springs, Colo., GMF Steel Group, Lakeland, Fla., and SL Chasse Steel Fabricators and Erectors, Hudson, N.H. 

The program grants member companies access to nationally recognized credentials for ironworkers, riggers, crane operators, and signal persons. Because of SEAA’s affiliation with NCCER, members also have access to the craft training materials, assessments, and certifications for all of NCCER’s craft training curriculum. More.
In this Issue:
Cover Story: Routes to Rewarding Careers
SEAA's Job Fair Opens Eyes to A Day in the Life of Steel Construction

Management: Failing to Plan or Planning to Succeed
Dealing with the physical realities of temporary or partially completed structures

In the Field: Ironworkers are Industrial Athletes
Treating your body and mind like a sports pro helps prevent injuries.

Special Focus: Honoring the Past. Building the Future.
SEAA Celebrates 50 years & welcomes Joe Theissman as Keynote Speaker
Upcoming Events
NASCC: The Steel Conference
March 23-25
Denver, Colo.
George R. Pocock Memorial Golf Tournament
April 6, 2022
Charleston, S.C.
2022 Convention & Trade Show
April 5-8, 2022
Charleston, S.C.

Industry Report
Salaries are on the Rise
Skilled craft professionals continue to earn high wages, according to NCCER’s 2022 Construction Craft Salary Survey. More than 135 commercial, industrial and residential construction companies across the U.S., representing over 337,000 employees, participated in the survey. The individual craft areas reported provide average annual salaries, not including overtime, per diem, bonuses or other incentives.

Of the 41 construction positions surveyed, average annual salaries ranged from $49,920 to $98,965. Project supervisors and project managers topped the list, earning over $90,200 and $98,900 respectively. More.
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2022 Media Kit is Available
The only U.S magazine for owners and managers of steel erection contractors

  • 5,000 qualified and targeted readers including all members of SEAA
  • National circulation
  • Primary industries: steel erection, steel fabrication, construction design and general contractors

Contact Chris Harrison at ConnectorSales@SEAA.net or 660-287-7660.
Member Updates
United Rentals Earns Multiple Awards in 2022
United Rentals, Stamford, Conn., has earned two awards in 2022 for Top Workplaces USA, issued by Energage, and Forbes list of America’s Best Employers 2022.

The Top Workplaces USA award is based on data gathered by an independent employee engagement survey, and recognized United Rentals for having an outstanding people-oriented culture. Forbes America’s Best Employers 2022 recognizes United Rentals as an employer of choice that provides people a great place to work and grow. More.
Lincoln Electric offers Welding, Structural Steel Connection Seminars
Lincoln Electric, Cleveland, Ohio, will hold two Blodgett seminars in 2022. The first seminar, Blodgett's Design of Welded Connections: Steel Structures will take place on May 16-20, 2022. The seminar will take a closer look at AWS D1.5 standards in addition to the traditional coursework.

The second seminar, Blodgett's Design of Welded Connections: Steel Weldments will be held October 24-28, 2022. The seminar will focus on AWS D14 standards and connections subject to static, cyclic, and shock loading, and will have an emphasis on fatigue. Both courses are in person at Lincoln Electric's Welding Technology & Training Center at its headquarters in Cleveland. More.
SEAA Member Companies Unite in the Name of Safety
Malta Dynamics, Malta, Ohio, welcomed Bryan McClure, Owner of Trivent Safety Consulting, Denver Colo., to its podcast, Dynamic Discussions. The episode answers the question, what does OSHA say about training frequency, and what documentation is required? Watch the full episode here.
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Safety + Health: OSHA announces intent to update powered industrial trucks standards

NCCER: The Biggest Challenges for Construction Labor in 2022

Certified Slings & Supply: 5 Rules for Safe Rigging
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SEAA Hosts Career Fair Highlighting the Steel Construction Industry

3/23/2022

 
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February 21, 2022 (Winston-Salem, N.C.) The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) hosted nearly 300 students from five school districts and several dozen military veterans for its construction career fair in January 2022. SEAA’s Long Range Planning Committee spearheaded the event, which was hosted by member company Adaptive Construction Solutions, Inc., at their training facility in Houston, Texas.  ​


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