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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.
News Briefs:

ForConstructionPros: How Managed Tool Trailers Can Increase Worksite Productivity and Streamline Operations

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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SEAA’s Craft Training Program Benefits Member Companies of All Sizes

3/18/2022

 
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March 24, 2022 (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 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 SEAA 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. 


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SEAA Selects Foreman Ironworker’s Design in Hard Hat Sticker Contest

3/3/2022

 
March 2, 2022 (Winston-Salem, N.C.) The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) has selected the winning hard hat sticker design in a contest it hosted on social media in January and February. 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.

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Spring Product Services Showcase; Rental Equipment

2/28/2022

 
Link-Belt Introduces 85-Ton RT Crane
Link-Belt Crane’s new 85-Ton RT Crane comes with a five-section formed boom that extends to 142 feet, with multiple jib options available. Variable Confined Area Lifting Capacities system features almost infinite outrigger configurations with real-time 360-degree charts.
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10,000 lb. Telehandler Designed for Durability
Genie's GTH-1056 telescopic handler is able to lift 5,000 lbs. at maximum height of 56 ft. 7 in. and 3,000 lbs., at maximum reach of 42 ft. The machine boasts a 30% stronger boom and chassis. 
 
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Crane and Rigging Services for Southeastern U.S.
Superior Cranes specializes in crane rental, rigging, heavy hauling, erection and construction support, welding, fabrication, millwright services, and more to service industrial maintenance and contracting jobs. 
 
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Telescopic Self-Leveling Boom Lift
JLG’s 670SJ’s self-leveling technology is engineered to automatically adapt to terrain on slopes up to 10 degrees in any direction, while driving with full functionality at a class-leading 67-ft platform height.
 
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Urgent Safety Announcement and Product Recalls

2/18/2022

 
Stop Use & Inspection Notice
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Attention SEAA Members
The SEAA Safety & Education Committee would like to bring these urgent safety announcements to your attention. Please download the official memo and take action as directed.
Important Safety Announcement

From: Victor Professional

Regarding: Flashback Arrestors, Check Valves

Issued: February 2022

Download the announcement for details.
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Stop Use & Inspection Notice

From: 3M Fall Protection

Regarding: Select 3M™ Protecta® Self-Retracting Lifelines

Issued: February 2022

Get detailed instructions on actions to take.
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Stop Use & Inspection Notice

From: The Crosby Group

Regarding: Select 8.5 Shackles

Issued: February 2022

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e-Newsletter january 2022

2/11/2022

 
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Now Accepting Hard Hat Sticker Designs for 2022 Stand Down
SEAA announces its first Hard Hat Sticker Design Contest. Open to individuals working in the steel construction industry, the winning design will be reproduced into stickers available for members to use as part of their Fall Prevention Stand Down efforts in May 2022. 

Hard hat sticker designs must be original artwork and should reflect one of three themes: 
 
  • Preventing Falls in Construction 
  • Building America Safely 
  • Proud to be an Ironworker 

The winner will be announced in a press release distributed to industry media, and will receive 250 hard hat stickers featuring their design and a $100 gift card. 

Deadline to submit is February 15. 
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Joe Theismann named Keynote Speaker for 50th Anniversary Convention
2022 is an exciting year for SEAA. The organization is celebrating its 50th Anniversary, and the Convention and Trade Show will resume to its normal schedule. Join us April 5-8, in Charleston, S.C. to celebrate 50 years of being STEEL STRONG!  
 
The keynote speaker is entrepreneur and former star quarterback for the Washington Redskins, Joe Theismann. Theismann has spent the last 20 years working for ESPN and the NFL Network as an NFL analyst, and is an Emmy award winning analyst.  
 
“Attendees will get to celebrate the milestone anniversary in style on the USS Yorktown, a World War II aircraft carrier, located at Patriots Point. The venue is the setting for the Gala and Awards Presentations, where we will honor long-time members and former Presidents,” said Carrie Gulajan, Events Committee Chairperson. Attendees will have spectacular views of Charleston Harbor and Charleston Historic District from the USS Yorktown. More.
In this Issue:
2021 Membership Directory
A comprehensive list of SEAA's Board of Directors, Committee Members, and Members.

In the Field: Summing Up Safety
Tips and best practices for steel erection activity.

Special Focus: SEAA 'Escaped to Orlando'
A recap of 2021 Convention.
Upcoming Events
January Meet & Greet
January 20, 2021
Houston, Texas
NASCC: The Steel Conference
March 23-25
Denver, Colo.
2022 Convention & Trade Show
April 5-8, 2022
Charleston, S.C.

Industry Reports
Dodge Construction Network Provides Insight on 2022 Construction 
Dodge Construction Network, the leading provider of data, analytics in the commercial construction industry, has released a report, Construction Industry Outlook 2022, Adapt and Thrive in an Evolving Market. The report states that higher material prices, shortages of key materials, and a lack of skilled labor will complicate the construction sector’s ability to take full advantage of stronger economic growth. 

Dodge Construction Network cites The Producer Price Index, stating that construction materials were 31 percent higher in September 2021 than the previous year. This suggests that material pricing will remain historically high— particularly as infrastructure dollars hit the market.  

The report provides insight and current economic statistics for commercial, residential, manufacturing, and nonbuilding (public works, streets and bridges, and utility) construction. More.
2022 Media Kit Now 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
Shelby Erectors Represents Rodbusters on Dirty Jobs
Shelby Erectors, a Florida bridge and rebar company, was featured on the season premiere of Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe earlier this month. In the episode, Rowe travels outside Tampa, Florida, to meet with Shelby Erectors who is tasked with completing a bridge in one day. “Their work is both artistic and critical, but the results of their labor are always covered with concrete – out of sight and out of mind. We’re going to fix that,” said Rowe. Stream the episode now on Discovery+.  
Hilti Becomes Official Tool Sponsor of the Dallas Cowboys
Hilti North America, Plano, Texas, has been named the official tool partner of the Dallas Cowboys. The agreement includes stadium signage and corporate events at both AT&T Stadium in Arlington and The Star in Frisco. Over the coming months, the Hilti team will be working with Cowboy’s operations to provide solutions for facilities, quick and safe stadium turns for large scale events, and for future construction. More
Mazzella Companies Acquires Contractors & Industrial Supply 
Mazzella Companies, Cleveland, Ohio, has acquired Contractors & Industrial Supply, a full-service rigging supplier. The acquisition will expand Mazzella's footprint in Tennessee and Alabama, and reinforces Mazzella’s commitment to be a one-stop resource for lifting, crane service, cranes, and rigging services and solutions. More.
News Briefs:

Equipment World: Supreme Court Blocks Vaccine-or-Test Mandate for Businesses

Evolution Safety Resources: Is Your Safety Manual OSHA Compliant?

Rental: Study Up on Telehandler Load Charts to Ensure Safe, Successful Lifts

Total Landscape Care: How to protect your tools and equipment against winter’s worst

Construction Equipment: Tips for Safe Welding
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