10 Reasons to Develop an Effective Safety Program
From Inside Safety, Newsletter of Safety Center Incorporated, March 2012
SACRAMENTO UPDATE: March 9, 2012
Legislation and Taxes
Next week, the Assembly Business and Professions Committee will consider AB 1671 (Huffman) which extends the sunset for zero retention withholding on CalTrans projects.
Contractors Who "Cheat to Compete" Face Stiff Penalties
New partnership targets offenders in the multi-billion dollar underground economy
Capitol Connection Q&A for Contractors - Week of March 12, 2012
By David Kalb & Shauna Krause, Capitol Services, Inc.
How a business or government agency got to where they are today is often called ‘institutional memory’ based on the recall of those who were there when these decisions were made. A recent call from a contractor regarding ‘specialty license classes’ sent me to ‘history’ class in finding an answer. Knowing how and where to look for those answers is what makes Capitol Services the expert in contractor’s licensing…
Capitol Connection Q&A for Contractors - Week of March 5, 2012
By David Kalb & Shauna Krause, Capitol Services, Inc.
When is a worker an employee? For contractors the question is critical to doing business legally in California. Another corporate contractor is hoping to ‘change horses’ now that LLC licenses are a reality. For those with the “A” we take a look “C” at what specialties you might also perform…
Being Smart about Sprains & Strains - 4 Key Recommendations to Keep Your Workforce Safer
from the State Compensation Insurance Fund
Strains and sprains account for a major portion of injuries suffered in the construction industry. These injuries are often caused by lifting, pushing, twisting, prolonged bending or overreaching and normally affect the back, shoulders, and arms. A sprain or strain can happen in a moment, but can take days or months to heal. Strains and sprains can be costly both in lost time and money.
Help your employees avoid sprains and strains by following these four key recommendations: