necanet.org: ESFI Launches 2012 National Electrical Safety Month Resources
The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), a non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to promoting electrical safety, engages in public education campaigns throughout the year to reduce electrically-related fires, fatalities, injuries, and property loss. However, the foundation is most well-known as the sponsor of National Electrical Safety Month each May.
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necanet.org: Marco Giamberardino Selected to Direct NECA Government Affairs
Please join us in welcoming Marco Giamberardino as NECA's new Executive Director for Government Affairs and the Electrical Construction Political Action Committee. He replaces Lake Coulson who, after more than four years on NECA's national staff, has accepted a position as Vice President, Government Affairs with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
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necanet.org: ELECTRI International Selects Four Research Projects for 2012 Funding
Members of the ELECTRI Council have approved four research projects for funding in 2012, with a total budget of $180,000. The four projects were selected from more than 50 proposals submitted by researchers from around the country. The Foundation’s Program Committee selected seven for presentation to the full Council.
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necanet.org: Are Your Company’s Vehicles Ready for Winter?
Enterprise Fleet Management, one of NECA's 15 Value-added Providers, offers NECA members excellent service and a free fleet analysis. Now, the company is also offering good advice on what you MUST do to get your fleet ready for winter. Whether it's snow, sleet, ice or rain, you don’t want to be caught unprepared when it comes to your company's vehicles.
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necanet.org: Webinar Announced: What You Need to Know About OSHA’s SVEP, New Penalties and Enforcement Initiatives
In the current administration, OSHA has significantly overhauled its penalty system, eliminating some standard reductions and has set minimum penalties for specific violations. OSHA has also launched the SVEP program (Severe Violators Enforcement Program,) which has corporate-wide implications for companies in general industry and construction. There are also several Emphasis Programs with the potential to affect electrical contractors. To gain a better understanding of these new programs, NECA will host an educational webinar on Tuesday, Jan. 24,at 1:30PM EST.
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IELMCC closed Dec 26 and Jan 2 for holidays
The IELMCC will be closed Dec 26th and Monday January 2nd.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the IELMCC!
necanet.org: 2012 Electrical Project Supervision (Train-the-Trainer) Schedule
The NECA Management Education Institute (MEI) is pleased to announce the Electrical Project Supervision (EPS) Train-the-Trainer (TtheT) program schedule for 2012. The EPS (TtheT) program is designed to develop trainers of project supervisors at the local level.
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Reminder: Electrical Contractor Electrical Vehicle Workshop Dec. 9th
Contractor Electric Vehicle Workshop
The purpose of the workshop will be lo discuss PEV readiness, charger permitting processes, and EV funding opportunities for local governments and fleets. There will be various presentations and an EV Ride & Drive. This workshop is for electrical contractors only.
-Speakers-
Bernie Kotlier. IBEW-NECA Califomia LMCC
Duane Baker, SANBAG
Barbara Spoonhour, WRCOG
Richard Cromle, Southern Califomia Edison
Jon Harrison, Councilman - City of Redlands
Steve H. Badgett, Riverside Public Utilities
Casey Dailey, City of San Bernardino
Ramon Alvarez, Alvarez Lincoln Mercury/Jaguar
Bill Waddingham, Owner- Rotolo Chevrolet
-Schedule-
8:30am - Registration
9:00am - Workshop Begins
12:00pm - Test drives in Chevy Volt!
December 9, 2011
Apprenticeship Training Center
1855 S. Business Center Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92408
RSVP or more information: 909-307-3400
Southern Sierras Chapter NECA’s December 2011 newsletter “Static” now available for download!
A PDF version of Southern Sierras Chapter NECA's December 2011 newsletter "Static" is now available for download from ssneca.org's home page.
Direct link: http://ssneca.org/pdf/StaticDec2011.pdf
necanet.org: New Management Education Programs Ready For Presentation in YOUR Area
We are pleased to report that several new programs have been added to NECA’s management education curriculum and are ready to be scheduled for delivery at the local level. We also encourage you to check out the online courses that are available to you and your management personnel any time, any where, via the Internet.
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