Introducing Free Toolbox Talks from ABC SEPA!
Associated Builders and Contractors Southeast Pennsylvania Chapter recognizes the vital need that safe workplaces play, not only in protecting our workforce, which is our greatest asset, but also on the bottom line earnings. We are proud to announce the creation of ABC SEPA Safety Services for both members and non-members. A full range of safety services, consulting and training is now available to your company. Our safety Officer will assist employers in meeting the obligations and responsibilities covered under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act. ABC's Safety Officer is a cost effective solution to all of your safety needs, including jobsite safety inspections, assistance with OSHA inspections and citations, on-site consultation, and customized written safety programs at low member rates.
As a special introductory offer, the Safety Officer is available for up to
2 FREE On-site Toolbox Talks for each ABC SEPA member through July and August. Call the Chapter Office at 610-279-6666 for available dates and times.
The ABC Safety Officer, Vince Console, is a certified NCCER Safety Instructor and OSHA Trainer and is available on an hourly basis. See packages below for more information.
SERVICES AVAILABLE
Packages (HOURS) can be used for the following administrative tasks...
… as well as these training programs:
Custom packages available. For more information, contact John Judge, VP Educational Services
Phone: 610-279-6666
Email: jjudge@abcsepa.org
Safety is of utmost importance in the construction industry. ABC assists members in creating and maintaining a safe workplace. The Southeast PA Chapter offers a number of safety seminars throughout the year.
S.T.E.P. (Safety Training and Evaluation Process)
The Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) program was developed and written by contractors, for contractors. There's no charge for this valuable service, and of course, your responses are strictly confidential.
S.T.E.P. (Safety Training and Evaluation Process)
The Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) program was developed and written by contractors, for contractors. There's no charge for this valuable service, and of course, your responses are strictly confidential.
The STEP program provides the following benefits:
- Provides an organized approach to analyze and further develop your company's safety and loss prevention program;
- Provides a valid, objective method to measure safety program improvements;
- Provides your company with safety performance recognition that can be used as an important business development tool with clients.
The STEP Platinum Program is designed to provide special recognition to Gold level STEP members. Applications for Platinum are included in STEP applications. Member may submit application anytime during the year. Application is good for year ending in December.
To qualify for Platinum, member company has to have received STEP Gold in 2000 and scored 120 or higher in the self-evaluation section of the 2002 STEP application, submitted an OSHA 200 summary log or equivalent log summarizing OSHA recordables, submitted a statement from an insurance company that supports STEP self-evaluation score, and submitted a $165 application fee.
Platinum membership provides a special certificate of recognition, automatic application for ABC National Safety Award, and participation in national promotional campaign. This campaign consists of advertisements in non-ABC publications that target construction-service users.
OSHA RATE CALCULATION GUIDELINES
ABC SEPA / OSHA AGREEMENT
OSHA and ABC Construction Leaders for Safety (CLAS) Partnership
The Southeast Pennsylvania Chapter Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) participates in a partnership agreement with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Allentown and Philadelphia area offices. ABC and OSHA both recognize the importance of providing a safe and healthy work environment for construction employees throughout Southeast Pennsylvania. ABC and OSHA entered into one of the first such partnership agreements in the country in 2001. The partnerships help foster mutual trust and respect for the roles each organization plays in insuring a safe construction work environment.
The Partnership provides incentives to contractors that voluntarily participate in ABC’s Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) program and demonstrate superior levels of performance. The STEP program, implemented annually by the ABC, is an objective tool that contractor members use to evaluate and strengthen their safety programs, policies and procedures. ABC recognizes participants based on their level of achievement with their management of safety programs, policies and procedures. The four recognition levels are Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum.
ABC Safety Publications
Safety Toolbox Talks
A collection of 89 topics in English and Spanish on an easy to use CD. $150 member cost, $250 non-members
ABC Construction Safety Manual
A collection of 85 safety programs, policies and procedures. Easy to use CD gives companies a template on which to base their safety programs. Topics include confined space, fall protection, excavating and trenching. $200 members cost, $400 non-members
Construction Safety Management
Fundamental Components of Successful Safety Programs
by Michael W. Hayslip
Cost: $20
To order is as easy as a phone call! 610-279-6666