News from APCA
Sign Up for Safe + Sound Week
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It’s time to sign up to participate in Safe + Sound Week! Safe + Sound Week will be held from August 7-13, 2023. Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event for workplaces to recognize and improve their safety and health programs.
Safe + Sound Week 2023 will provide resources for businesses on mental health and well-being because we recognize that workplace safety and health extends beyond physical hazards. More resources on mental health will be added to the Safe + Sound Week webpage as the week approaches. Stay tuned!
US Department of Labor Announces More Than $12M in Grant Funding Available for Worker Safety, Health Training Grants
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of more than $12.7 million in funding to make more good jobs available to the U.S. workforce by supporting training initiatives designed to promote safe and healthy in the nation’s workplaces.
Advisory Committee on Construction Safety to Meet
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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 Member Benefits
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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.
Construction Suicide Prevention Week: September 5-9
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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
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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. |
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Almost 8 out of every 10 U.S. construction trades workers building domestic pipeline construction projects do not belong to a union, according to a Continuum Capital report.
