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 [...]

  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 [...]

  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 [...]

  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 [...]

  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 [...]

  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 [...]

  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 [...]

  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 [...]

  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 [...]

  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 [...]

  The CEC has apprentice classes available and other training options, which include: State approved training programs in D2, S2, P2 and SM2 related instruction Classes will run with low minimums Accepting CT Tech School credits Solutions for apprentices in different types of situations Locations in Rocky Hill, Stratford and South Windsor Contact Maureen Petrucelli [...]

  Massachusetts Continuing Education for Plumbers – Session 3, This Year’s Program The new continuing education program for the next license renewal cycle is called Session 3 and available now.  Credits obtained from attending this class will be applied towards the May 2012 license renewal.  The appropriate time to attend and fulfill this requirement is anytime [...]

Hand Tool Safety (click on the link to view article) - Proper hand tool safety procedures are essential to daily operations. The attached article by Ohio Casualty covers the topic well.