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About UCA's Safety Program

  • UCA has developed safety programs in conjunction with other industry leaders.
  • UCA has forged a strategic partnership with OSHA to reduce jobsite worker injuries and increase profits.
  • UCA has developed a Safety/Risk Management Program CD-Rom customized to your company.
  • UCA produces safety and Horizontal Directional Drilling DVDs.
  • UCA coordinates with the Construction Safety Council (CSC) to provide discounted training sessions and seminars at your location,
    providing current information and updates on regulatory standards.
  • UCA sponsors safety classes throughout the state, saving members 40% to 60% over costs for non-members.
  • UCA hosts bilingual safety sessions.
  • UCA's in-house safety consultant, Safety Alliance, LTD.,  offers educational training courses to our members.

Please see the UCA Products page for other safety products and to place an order.

2011 Safety Award Recipients have been announced!
Congratulations to the following companies who were the recipients of UCA’s 2011 Safety Award in various categories:

Category #1, (0-30,000 Hours):
Winner: Richards Excavating
Honorable Mention: Glenbrook Excavating & Concrete

Category #2, (30,000-70,000 Hours):
Winner: Dearborn Companies
Honorable Mention: Stark & Son Trenching

Category #3, (70,000-175,000 Hours):
Winner: Midwest Mole
Honorable Mention: Hard Rock Concrete Cutters

Category #4, (175,000-500,000 Hours):
Winner: IHC Construction Companies, LLC
Honorable Mention: Berger Excavating

Category #5, (500,000-600,000 Hours):
Winner: Divane Brothers Electric
Honorable Mention: Ryan Incorporated Central

Category #6, (600,000+ Hours):
Winner: INTREN
Honorable Mention: Stark Excavating

Click here to view Tim Conlon's (Bunker Hill Underwriters) presentation titled: Hazard Recognition: Safety "Blind Spot", Techniques to Improve Risk Management Optics. This information was originally presented on April 10, 2012 at UCA's Safety Award Luncheon held at the Chicagoland Construction Safety Council in Hillside. 

New Standards for Cranes and Derricks

OSHA's new standards for Cranes and Derricks went into effect on November 8, 2010, impacting the industry dramatically. 

For training opportunities on this and other safety matters, please contact John Rahilly from Chicagoland Construction Safety Council (CCSC) 
directly at (708) 544-2082. You can also contact your local Laborers and Operating Engineers training facilities for more information. 

Additional Information:

OSHA Crane Rule CFR 1926 Subpart CC Information
Rigging Hazard Awareness Class 
Signal Person Safety Training Course for Cranes 
CCSC Class Registration Form

 

UCA Safety Consultant
Safety Alliance, Ltd.
500 Park Blvd, Suite 154C
Itasca, IL 60143
Main: (630) 450-2440
Fax: (630) 773-4873
Cell: (847) 951-3244
Contacts: Dave Soderman
email: dsoderman@ameritech.net
 
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