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October 18, 2016

October Member News

IECRM MEMBER NEWS OCTOBER 2016

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Fires Don’t Always Start with a Lit Match

Fires that hit businesses come in all sizes. They can occur anytime, anywhere, and from a variety of causes. They don’t discriminate. Spontaneous combustion, heating systems, electrical systems, smoking, poor housekeeping, the storage of flammables, and mechanical equipment failure continue to be the most frequent fire causes across all industries, and are often the result of missed opportunities to recognize and remove the hazard. But sometimes, hazards can be easy to miss:

A company employee was doing some cleaning with a mop and cleaning chemicals. Those two things in combination spontaneously combusted. READ MORE

HR Question of the Month:

Work assignment based on transgender status?

Question: I have a male caregiver who is transgendered to a female. Is it legal/moral for me to send this person to a female patient? Must I disclose this information to patient? Is it legal to not give this person work because I don’t know who to send her to?  READ MORE

Estate Planning Mistake: Saving Money by Not Getting Advice

Low cost (or free) forms are readily available online, but using them for your estate plan is a clear example of “you get what you pay for.” Is a simple will sufficient, or should you utilize a trust? Is your estate large enough to require specialized planning to minimize estate taxes? Do-it-yourself estate planning seems straightforward enough, but is the potential for an estate planning disaster worth the risk? Legal documents vary by state and generic documents may not fit with your unique situation. Spending a small amount for advice from a competent attorney now will not only give you peace of mind that your estate plan is set up properly, but could save your family a large amount in legal fees and other costs later.  READ MORE

IECRM-Color-LogoWelcome New IECRM Members!

Contractor Members

B & W Electric
3625 S. Sherman Street
Englewood, CO 80113
303-505-3543
Michelle Maldonado – [email protected] 

Totem Electric, LLC
1800 Dilmont Ave
Greeley, CO 80631
970-373-5214
619-990-8116
Mario Euresti – [email protected] www.totemelectric.com

Treck Electric, LLC
1740 Skyway Drive, Suite H
Longmont, CO 80504
303-485-1091
Steve Broes – [email protected] – www.Treckelectric.com

ClayDean Electric
5150 Havana St, Suite B
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 449-7467
Adam Feuerstein – [email protected] – www.claydeanco.biz

Industry Partners

BRONZE

Leading Edge Mechanical, Inc
PO Box 2149
Littleton, CO 80161
303-730-8494
David Kixmiller – [email protected] Telecom/Utilities

Bricker Wilson Construction Services, LLC
PO Box 2279
Englewood, CO 80150
720-317-4212
James Bricker – [email protected] – www.BrickerWilson.com

The Premier Group
955 Broadway St
Denver, CO 80203
303-997-5085
Jeff VanDyke – [email protected] – www.thepremiergroupus.com

 

Pinnacol Assurance - IECRM Platinum Partner

Simple Steps Toward Safe Lifting in the Workplace

The two most common injured areas of the body when manually handling materials are the low back and shoulders, and the average claims cost of a back injury from lifting exceeds $10,000. The following controls can help curb back and shoulder injuries at your workplace:
Engineering Controls — Change or modify tools, equipment or machinery to reduce the physical demands of the job. Use assistive devices (e.g., crane, forklift, conveyor) to handle materials.

Work Practice Controls — Change the way job tasks are performed to reduce the frequency and duration of risk exposure. For example, reorganize the order of job tasks to allow muscle recovery between tasks that require excessive force.

Administrative Controls — These include job rotation, job enlargement, gradual introduction to work and pre-shift warm-up and stretching programs. Another administrative control is team lifting for certain heavy or awkward materials.

Training Controls — Demonstrate these techniques when training employees on safe lifting:

• Get as close to the load as possible before lifting it, and keep the load close once you’ve lifted it. If possible, straddle the load or slide the load toward you before picking it up.
• Make sure your footing is secure. Do not lift objects that obscure vision and footing. Plan ahead, and make sure that your travel path is clear of obstructions and that there are no slip hazards, such as a wet floor.
• Do not twist while lifting! Move your feet so they point in the direction of the lift as you turn. A good phrase to teach is, “Keep the toes to the load.” Lift smoothly and slowly, and do not jerk the load.

Pinnacol Resources
For more information on safe lifting in the workplace, as well as a sample list of detailed lifting guidelines, visit the Resources web page at Pinnacol.com. Additional resources are available from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration’s ergonomics web page and the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). NIOSH and California OSHA also have an excellent booklet with guidelines on manual material handling. Or call Pinnacol’s Safety On Call hotline at 303-361-4700 or 888-501-4752. Our safety services team stands ready to answer questions and help you take next steps toward safe lifting in the workplace.

 

Pinnacol Assurance - IECRM Platinum Partner REMINDER: We must complete 2 Pinnacol approved safety trainings per policy period to maintain our 4% credit.  If you have any questions about how to do those trainings or if you still need to do them please contact your agent.

Simple Steps Toward Safe Lifting in the Workplace

The two most common injured areas of the body when manually handling materials are the low back and shoulders, and the average claims cost of a back injury from lifting exceeds $10,000. The following controls can help curb back and shoulder injuries at your workplace: READ MORE

IECRM Self-Pay Tuition Policy

 

Self-pay students who are employed with a member company must register and pay through the member company using the IECRM Flashpoint Enrollment Portal/Process in order to qualify for member rates.

Self-pay students that are employed with a member company but that do not register and pay through the member will be charged the non-member rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.


Self-pay students who are employed with a member company and require a payment plan will not qualify for the member rate and will be charged the non-member rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.


Self-pay students who do not work for a member company will continue to be charged the non-member rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.


To maximize association/membership benefits, ALL member companies are encouraged to register and pay for all enrolled apprentices utilizing internal payment arrangements and processes between employer and employee.


We value our IECRM members and apprentice community. We encourage all apprentices to be enrolled in the four-year apprenticeship program, earning, and learning their way toward Journeyworker licensure. We encourage all members to utilize the member discount for tuition, books and applicable fees to ensure the long-term support and success of the next-generation electrician.


(Payment Plans are available, please reference the Self Pay Payment Plan Policy.)


Self-Pay Payment Plan Policy


We offer the following arrangements for students that are unable to pay in full at the time of registration.


● Self-pay students will be charged the non-member rate.
● A 50% down payment of total semester tuition, books and applicable fees are due at registration.
● Remaining balance can be divided up to 3 additional monthly payments ($10.00 processing fee applies on each installment)
● All payments that are declined will incur a $20.00 NSF fee.

 

We encourage all students who are employed with a member company to work with their employer to register and pay through the IECRM Flashpoint Enrollment Portal/Process. This will ensure the student is paying the lowest possible rate for tuition, books and applicable fees.