Home Builders Report Labor Shortage
A National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) survey showed that residential subcontractors feel there is a crisis in finding the skilled workers they want. With housing construction up 10% from 2015,...
View ArticleOSHA Raises Penalties for Workplace Violations
This newsletter has repeatedly referenced the likelihood of increased OSHA penalties for workplace violations. Well, on June 30th, OSHA formally announced the amount of the new maximum penalties. To...
View ArticleAutomatic Post-Injury Drug Testing Prohibited by OSHA
As we have written about at length, OSHA is now requiring the reporting of workplace injuries in to improve overall data collection. As a result, OSHA believes this will give a reason for employers to...
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Update on the Energy Marketplace
Power plants and other energy sources represent an important pipeline of work in the construction industry. Therefore, we closely monitor the energy landscape not just locally, but regionally,...
View ArticleInfrastructure Funding Issues Lead to Work Stoppages
In 2015, Congress passed a 5-year $305 billion Infrastructure Bill. It was the longest reauthorization approved in more than a decade after years of stopgap bills and half-measures that bankrupted the...
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Energy Report with Bright News for Solar Industry
According to an analysis by the International Renewables Energy Agency (IRENA), the United States increased green energy jobs by 6% in 2015 to reach 769,000 jobs. While this is a good trend in the US,...
View ArticleAugust is Safe Driving Awareness Month
From August 17th to September 5th, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is promoting safe and sober driving. Initiatives like this have been hugely successful. Since 1973, drunk...
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Licensure Continuing Ed Requirements
Proper licensure is part of what separates us from a public perception of distrust. Therefore, we have to ensure our licenses are up to date. Massachusetts and Rhode Island are cracking down on...
View ArticleThank you to Spring Golf Sponsors
NERCA and NEREF would like to thank all of the sponsor of our Spring Golf Outing! ABC Supply Company, Inc. A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply A.R.M. Roofing Inc. Allied Building Products Corp. Barrett, Inc....
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Spring Board of Directors Meeting & Golf Outing
The NERCA Board of Directors met to review the Association’s past year and begin planning for the future. In attendance at the meeting were President Louis Silver, 1st Vice President Bradley Sontz, 2nd...
View ArticleBoston Hot Work Safety Program
Boston Hot Work Safety Program As this newsletter reported last month, the City of Boston is rolling out a new Hot Work Safety Program in response to the high profile Back Bay brownstone fire in 2014....
View ArticleFMCSA Safety Measurement System
During the DOT webinar in September, Bruce Lawler of CRM mentioned that it was possible for companies to review their driver and fleet history through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration...
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OSHA Warning on Heat Related Illnesses
Thousands become sick every year and many die due to heat-related illnesses. With temperatures rising, prepare your employees for working outdoors in excessive heat. They must know the signs of...
View ArticleHome Builders Report Labor Shortage
A National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) survey showed that residential subcontractors feel there is a crisis in finding the skilled workers they want. With housing construction up 10% from 2015,...
View ArticleOSHA Raises Penalties for Workplace Violations
This newsletter has repeatedly referenced the likelihood of increased OSHA penalties for workplace violations. Well, on June 30th, OSHA formally announced the amount of the new maximum penalties. To...
View ArticleFall Golf Outing
Thank you to all those who attended our Fall Golf Outing at Red Tail Golf Club in Devens, MA! You can check out our photo album on Facebook HERE And a special thank you to our sponsors! The North...
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How to Work Safely with Silica
Silica, often referred to as quartz, is found in many materials common on construction sites, including soil, sand, concrete, masonry, rock, granite, and landscaping materials. The dust created by...
View ArticleOSHA Inspections Up from 2016-Still Near Record Lows
OSHA inspectors finished 32,396 inspections in FY 17. That’s up 1.4% from 2016 when there were the fewest inspections conducted in 20 years. Both are still well below peak years of the Obama...
View ArticleMSA Recalls Green Hardhats
MSA, a manufacturer of safety products, has implemented a recall of all green MSA V-Gard Protective Caps due to the occurance of cracking without and impact. MSA 18020-04 user notice The post MSA...
View ArticleMassachusetts Enacts New Noncompetition Law
Philip Siegel of Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Siegel would like all of NERCA’s members to be aware that the new Massachusetts Non-compete law affects any non-compete signed after October 1, 2018....
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