The following is a list of the top 10 most frequently cited standards following inspections of worksited by federal OSHA, for Fiscal 2010 (Oct. 1, 2009 to Sept. 30, 2010).  OSHA publishes this list to alert employers about these commonly cited standards so they can take steps to find and fix recognized hazards addressed in these and other standards before OSHA shows up.  Far too many preventable injuries and illnesses occur in the workplace.

1926.451 – Scaffolding
1926.501 – Fall Protection
1910.1200 – Hazard Communication
1910.134 – Respiratory Protection
1926.1053 – Ladders
1910.147 - Lockout/Tagout
1910.305 – Electrical, Wiring Methods
1910.178 – Powered Industrial Trucks
1910.303 – Electrical, General Requirements
10. 1910.212 – Machine Guarding

For more information visit CTABC at www.ctabc.org

OSHA had made revisions to how safety and health training classes have to be conducted.  Under the new changes, the “program guidelines” have become “requirements”.  The new requirements include: limiting classroom size to a maximum of 40 students; only allowing the use of translators with safety and health experience; limiting the amount of time that can be spent on videos during the training; and placing limits on training done outside OSHA’s jurisdiction.  In terms of content, all construction classes must now include four hours dedicated to the Focus Four Hazards and all 30-hour classes must include two hours on Managing Safety and Health.  These new requirements also integrate the changes made in August 2010 that limit training to no more than 7.5 hours per day.

For more information visit www.ctabc.org

ABC National has launched a new safety-based message board at http://safety.abc.org.  This resource is open to ABC members and will serve as an information hub as well as question-and-answer source, for general safety topics, regulatory and legislative updates, new construction safety resources, job openings and career information, as well as ABC member best practices and STEP.  The forums are currently sparsely populated with topics, so please feel free to log in and post your own information/questions!  Members of the ABC National Environment, Health&Safety Committee have already joined and will be active participants in forum discussions.

For more information visit www.ctabc.org

The Department of Public Safety is currently offering free classes on the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).  These classes cover the correct use of the code in the design, plan review, inspection, and analysis of projects.  Participants will apply the code in clear-cut situations and build their understanding of the intent of the code when asked to make code compliance decisions.  Classes are scheduled throughout Connecticut during May and Continuing Education Credits can be earned.

For more infromation, or to register contact DPS’s Office of Education at 860-685-8194.

The International Code Council (ICC)  is proud to announce the use of the new International Green Construction Code (IGCC) as a tool to address sustainable construction for new and existing buildings.  Listed below are the current training opportunities that we have available for Green and Sustainability professionals.

Led Green Seminars:

• IGCC Fundamentals Public Version 2.0 (more information)
• 2006 I-Codes and Green Building (more information)
• 2009 I-Codes and Green Building (more information)
• An introduction to the ICC 700-2008 National Green Building Standard (more information)
• Green Building and LEED (more information)
• 2010 California Green Building Standards Code Performing Residential Plan Reviews and Inspections (more information)
• 2010 California Green Building Standards Code Performing Non-Residential Plan Review and Inspections (more information)
• ASHRAE 90.1-2007 Fundamentals (more information)

Led Enerby Semeinars:

• 2012 IECC Update (more information)
• 2009 IECC Update (more information)
• 2009 IECC Performing Residential Energy Inspections (more information)
• 2009 IECC Fundamentals Residential Provisions for Designers (more information)
• 2009 IECC Fundamentals Residential Provisions for Builders (more information)
• 2009 IECC Fundamentals (more information)
• 2009 IECC Performing Residential Energy Plan Reviews (more information)
• 2009 IECC Performing Residential Energy Inspections (more information)
• ASHRAE 90.1-2007 Fundamentals (more information)

Online Training and ICC Campus Online:

• 2009 Green Building – Residential Examiner Certification Examination Practice Course (more information)
• 2009 IECC Commercial Energy Inspector Certification Examination Practice Course (more information)
• 2009 IECC Commercial Energy Plans Examiner Certification Examination Practice Course (more information)
• 2009 IECC Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner Certification Examination Practice Course (more information)

Help increase awareness and importance of a safe and sustainable building enviroment and the critical role of building codes, fire codes and building officials.

Building Safety Month 2011 will highlight four core themes throughout the entire month of May:

Week 1: May 1-8: Energy & Green Building
Week 2: May 9-15: Disaster Safety & Mitigation
Week 3: May 16-22: Fire Safety & Awareness
Week 4: May 23-31: Backyard Safety

Visit www.buildingsafetymonth.org today to learn more find ways to get involved.

Sponsored by: International Code Council Foundation

Tuesday – April 12, 2011

OSHA recently announced that enforcement of noise protection will increase.  This means that hearing loss attributed to the workplace will come under greater scrutiny.  Come learn how to update or create a noise protection program for construction workers.

This Safety Series will cover the problems created by noise induced hearing loss, including a brief summary of the physiology of the ear and some of the effects of this injury.  In addition, there will be a full discussion on a variety of solutions, including engineering, administrative, as well as PPE solutions

Ear plug samples will be available to attendees.

This presentation will be presented by:
Chris Caron of American Safety & Supply, Inc. of Springfield, MA.

Join us at:
CT ABC’s Rocky Hill Office (CEC Training Room)
8:30 to 10 am
No fee, but please pre-register
Register with Faith at faith@ctabc.org



All plumbing journeyman license holders are required to complete five hours of continuing education before license renewal 10/31/2011.

The Contruction Education Center (CEC) is offering this class at the following locations for $145 and issuing a 30% discount to all ABC members, Hart is currently a ABC member and would like to extend this great discount to all it’s employees.

• Mar. 12, 2011                  Stratford, CT
• Mar. 19, 2011                  Rockyhill, CT
• Mar. 25, 2011                  Stratford, CT 
• Apr. 8, 2011                    Stratford, CT
• Apr. 13 & 14, 2011          New Britain, CT – Evening Course
• May 6, 2011                    Stratford, CT
• May 14, 2011                  Rockyhill, CT
• Jun. 3, 2011                    Rockyhill, CT
• Jun. 11, 2011                  Stratford, CT
• Jun. 15 & 16, 2011          Rockyhill, CT – Evening Course
• Jun. 18, 2011                  Rockyhill, CT
• Jun. 25, 2011                  Stratford, CT

Class times:  Friday & Saturday Courses: 7:30 am to 12:30 pm/Evening Courses: 5:00 pm to 7:30 both nights.

Register by visiting their web site at www.thinkconstruction.org  or                                                                                             Register by phone at (800) 358-8825.

All plumbing journeyman license holders are required to complete five hours of continuing education before license renewal 10/31/2011.

The PHCC is offering this class at the following locations for $140 and issuing a 30% discount to all PHCC members, Hart is currently a PHCC member and would like to extend this great discount to all it’s employees.

• Feb. 12, 2011       Central CT Area
• Feb. 26, 2011       Groton Inn
• Mar. 5, 2011         UConn-Stamford
• Mar. 12, 2011       Danbury Area
• Mar. 19, 2011       Central CT Area
• Mar. 26, 2011       Hartford Area
• Apr. 2, 2011         Groton Area
• Apr. 9, 2011         Stamford Area
• Apr. 16, 2011       Danbury Area
• Apr. 30, 2011       Central CT Area

Register today by visiting their web site at www.code101.org                                Register by Mail:  At C.O.D.E, PO Box 2415, Meriden, CT 06450. (Checks payable to C.O.D.E.)                                                                                                        Registration by phone: (203) 634-3016 (10 am – 2 pm)

The CEC offers one-day license prep courses for the D, S, P and SM journeyman license exams as well as key topic overviews for contractor license exams. 

Theses courses are taught by license holders who are familiar with the license exams and include a thorough review of all the code books required for each exam.  Materials are available for purchase up to one week prior to the class date.  www.thinkconstruction.org

Call today for details 860-529-5886.