Arc Flash Video 3/3/10
The NECA-IBEW team launches a series of seminars to draw awareness to the dangerous effects of arc flash.
Safety is the First Priority
NECA GREATER BOSTON
CHAPTER PROACTIVE
ENHANCING SAFETY
PROCEDURES OF MEMBER
CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES
A leader in its commitment to safety within the construction industry, NECA understands that a safe site is the first and foremost priority of its construction firms. In an effort to enhance the prospect for its member electrical construction firms to establish the safest possible work environments, NECA Boston Chapter has taken a proactive role in the introduction of a Safety Services Program. By adhering to procedures that help ensure a safe site, contractors create healthier, more productive work environments for workers, decrease downtime and employee absences, and decrease the possibility of OSHA fines and costly litigation.
Boston Chapter NECA’s
Comprehensive Safety
Services Program
The Boston Chapter, NECA has an established Safety Services Program designed to assist member firms with their accident prevention and loss control efforts. Through training, consulting, and the most up-to-date manuals and materials available, the Boston Chapter NECA provides its members with a comprehensive, cost effective safety solution.
Larry Hurwitz, President of the Boston Chapter NECA commented, “Safety is the first concern on every jobsite. Our chapter is dedicated to providing contractors with resources that help ensure the implementation of sound safety programs and procedures.”
NECA CONTRACTORS –
DEDICATED TO THE SAFEST
WORK ENVIRONMENTS
Pre-Planning or Site-Specific Safety
Overview/Training
Professional One-time
Safety Support
Imminent or On-going OSHA
Inspection Assistance
Certified OSHA 10-hour and
20-hour Training Program
Toolbox Meetings
Supervisory Training
Documenting Safety Rules/
Practices for New Hires
Job Site Hazard Analysis
with Your Personnel
OSHA Standards Training
Hazard Communications
Trenching & Excavation
Fall Protection Training
Each program can be tailored to meet NECA member firm’s specific requirements and will be held at the location designated by the contractor, thereby avoiding any lost time for safety and supervisory personnel.
COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY SUPPORT SERVICES & PUBLICATIONS
The NECA Boston Chapter safety initiative also includes a comprehensive array of safety training programs, safety manuals, publications, computer software, and videos. These publications and support efforts are geared to help Chapter members establish and deliver sound company-wide safety programs.
The Electrical Contractors Safety Program and Electrical ConstructionEmployee Safety Handbook are among the many publications NECA provides to assist contractors in setting up safety plans and policies, in meeting written requirements, and in assuring that employees are familiar with industry safety rules and OSHA safety regulations. NECA also provides the OSHA Safety and Health Standards Digest for Electrical Construction – a pocket-size digest based on OSHA’s standards for the construction industry and intended for field use by electrical workers and supervisors.
