Carpenters Collective Bargaining Agreement

Effective October 1, 2014 is now available on our web site.

http://rcec.coffeecup.com/labor.html

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Good Housekeeping - On the job Tool Box Talks

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·       Keep aisles, passage ways, stairways, and floors clear of tools, materials, boxes, cords, cables, air hoses, and trash.

·       Close drawers.

·       Put tools and materials away when you’re not using them.

·       Cover sharp edges of tools.

·       Stack materials carefully, so they won’t fall or block sprinkler access.

·       Clean up all spills immediately and properly—or call someone who can.

·       Report any loose or broken flooring or other broken equipment.

·       Avoid keeping food and beverages in the work area.

·       Place all trash in proper containers—closed metal containers for combustible waste.

·       Don’t let paper or other combustibles come in contact with lights or electrical equipment.

·       Prevent dirt or grease buildup on machinery and equipment.

·       Smoke only where permitted, and put out smoking materials in ashtrays.

·       Keep flammable liquid containers closed when not in use.  

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RCEC Annual Event at Pinstripes

Annual Event - download the flyer.

Bowling, Bocce & Bistro
at Pinstripes
100 West Higgins Road
South Barrington, IL

Thursday, October 23, 2014
6pm to 9pm

Enjoy cocktails, appetizers, buffet & sweet table.

Download the registration form.

Register and pay online.

Members $65
Non Member $75

Commercial Fall Protection Rules-On the Job Tool Box Talks

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The following is a summary related to wood frame structures:

·     *  OSHA defines Commercial Construction as a building with 3 ½ or more stories or 48 feet or taller.

·     *  Installation of an elevator may also change classification.

·      *  Commercial fall protection requirements start at 6’ and do not provide any allowances for CAZ.

·      * Safety railings should be placed, as typical, at windows, stairs, landings and similar.

·      * Floor holes should be covered with material that is adequately strong and secured in place and marked.

·       * Exterior top plate walking would be a citation.   The key effort to place on this issue relates to laying out top plates from a ladder or before the wall is stood.  Trusses should be set with a crane or spread by employees not working from the top plate.  Temporary scaffolding may be used.

·      *  Employees engaged in roof sheathing operations would be required to wear a fall protection harness or have railings installed on the eaves of the roof.

A separate fall protection plan for wood frame jobs classified as commercial is recommended.

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