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In what is becoming a rite of spring in California safety circles, Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange hosts the 8th annual Statewide Safety Expo, April 3-5 at Cosumnes River College in Sacramento.

The expo features dozens of training sessions, including compliance certification classes and a trade show.

Keynote presenters include safety consultant Don Bradway, OSHA defense attorneys Fred Walter and Lisa Prince; and Cal-OSHA Reporter Editor Kevin Thompson.

From Inside Safety, Newsletter of Safety Center Incorporated, March 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.

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…
 

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…

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: