News from APCA
Advisory Committee on Construction Safety to Meet
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration will hold a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health on March 1, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST.
APCA Journal - 4th Quarter 2022 Edition Available
The 4th Quarter edition of the Pipeline Contractors Journal is in the mail but you can avoid the wait by reading it online.
The issue features a recap of the successful APCA 2022 Mid-Year Meeting, APCA's 2022 Year-End Product Showcase and much more.
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APCA Member Benefits
APCA Membership has its benefits!
Serving as a national association of merit-shop pipeline and station contractors, APCA was founded in 1971 as a regional alliance to promote the mutual interests and address industry concerns of its contractors and associates. Today, APCA continues its quest to support its members in their efforts to secure a fair operating environment in the pipeline industry throughout North America.
APCA provides industry-specific education, advocacy on issues that impact your bottom line, and unbeatable networking opportunities with people who can open doors in pipeline construction. The association is proud of its accomplishments and welcomes new members who share our common goals.
Listed below are some of the membership benefits:
1. Meetings. APCA's Annual Convention and Mid-Year Meeting provide excellent networking opportunities and education specific to pipeline construction.
• Pipeline market updates from industry economists.
• HR and labor law updates from a nationally recognized labor law firm.
• Government & Industry Affairs panel discussion on issues that impact member businesses.
• General session speakers on issues such as leadership, contract law, damage prevention, business planning, and more.
• Annual manufacturer and supplier breakfast exhibit, allowing contractors to connect with the industry's top manufacturers and suppliers all in one place.
• Attend APCA Conventions, Mid-Year Meetings, and DC Fly-ins where everybody hangs out with everybody and where career-long relationships are forged.
• Socialize with colleagues from across North America, meet their families, play golf, and enjoy relaxed, fun times.
APCA Membership Directory & Journal - 3rd Quarter 2022
The 2022 APCA Membership Directory & Buyers Guide along with the latest edition of the Pipeline Contractors Journal is in the mail but you can avoid the wait by reading it online.
Features: The Value of Talented Field Leaders, New EEOC Guidance: Business Necessity of COVID-19 Screening Testing No Longer Presumed, and more.
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Construction Suicide Prevention Week: September 5-9
Every year, during September — National Suicide Prevention Month — the construction industry dedicates a week to raising awareness about the unique challenges workers face in construction, how it can lead to suicide, and what we can do to prevent it. Together, we can save lives.
Construction Suicide Prevention Week is dedicated to raising awareness about the high number of suicides in the industry and to providing resources to help prevent those deaths.
Safe + Sound Week 2022
Safe + Sound Week registration is open! Join thousands of businesses who are recognizing their commitment to workplace safety and health. Organizations of all sizes and industries are welcome to participate. Visit the Safe + Sound Week webpage to sign up to participate, and for ideas on planning and promoting your event. |
OSHA: Heat Illness Prevention
The OSHA Heat Illness Prevention campaign educates employers and workers on the dangers of working in the heat. OSHA’s revised Heat Illness Prevention campaign webpage has resources on heat illness prevention and first aid, employer responsibility to protect workers from heat, and information for workers who work in hot and humid conditions. These resources include a poster, pamphlet, PSAs, videos, and infographics on how to keep workers safe from heat.
APCA Journal - 2nd Quarter 2022 Edition Available
The latest edition of the Pipeline Contractors Journal is in the mail but you can avoid the wait by reading it online.
Features: A look back at the 2022 APCA Convention, An Employee Complaint Checklist for Employers, News that the DOL seeks to expand Davis-Bacon coverage and much more.
Take it with you. The APCA Journal is optimized for reading on your phone or tablet.
Find and Fix Workplace Hazards
At the core of every effective safety and health program is a systematic process for finding and fixing workplace hazards. Finding and fixing hazards in the workplace is an ongoing process that helps better identify and correct hazards before they cause injuries or illnesses so that workers go home, after every shift, safe and sound.
There are a variety of ways to identify hazards in your workplace, including reviewing records such as the OSHA 300 Log of Work- Related Injuries and Illnesses. Visit the Safe + Sound webpage to learn how to find and fix hazards in your workplace and download resources, such as the Hazard Identification Worksheet – Hazard Information.
Convention Presentations Online
APCA members: If you missed any of the presentations from the 2022 APCA Convention in Scottsdale they are available online. Login to the site with your members-only account and select them in Education, under the Services menu choice.
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