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May 2020
Keep Crew Members Safe on the Job Site
Summer is right around the corner, and blazing temperatures can spell trouble for crews that work outdoors. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) identifies heat-related illnesses that employers and employees should recognize and understand in order to stay safe on the job. Read on for great information you can pass along to your crew.
Heat Rash
Occurs when the skin is constantly wet with perspiration. It can become complicated by infection brought on through scratching.
• Symptoms: Itchy, reddish rash on skin. Normally appears on neck, upper chest and folds of skin.
• Treatment and Prevention: Rest in a cool dry place, allowing the skin to dry. Shower every day after work. Sleep in a cool, dry place overnight. To avoid infection, resist the urge to scratch.
Fainting
This is a problem especially for new employees not yet acclimated to working outside, as well as anyone who stands around outside and/or does not move much.
• Symptoms: Dizziness, feeling faint
• Treatment and Prevention: Moving around, rather than standing still, usually reduces the likelihood of fainting. Employees feeling faint should lie down in a cool place for a short while.
RESET 2020: TECHNIQUES AND SOLUTIONS TO MANEUVER THROUGH ECONOMIC CONSTRICTION
Join us for an enlightening — and interactive — online presentation by Martha-Ann Marley, founder and president of M.A. Surety. The afternoon event will cover topics including:
• How to Rightsize Your Construction Company to Market Conditions
• “What if” Scenario Forecasting & Planning
• Risk Transfer Amidst Force Majeure
Thursday, May 7
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Noon – 1:30 p.m. | Online Event
A LOOK BACK AT GREAT TIMES WITH ASA-HC
With no in-person meetings to highlight in April, we thought we’d highlight some of the fun we’ve had in the past. We look forward to getting back in the swing of things with our incredible members SOON!
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The Texas primary election runoffs, originally scheduled for May 22, have been postponed until July 14. Early voting begins July 6.
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ASA-HC MEMBER NEWS OF NOTE
MAREK Announces the Loss of Co-Founder Ralph S. Marek
Andrews Myers Named in Chambers USA Legal Directory
Andrews Myers is consistently recognized among the best in client- and peer-reviewed industry awards and rankings, and the 2020 edition of “Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business” continues this trend. Chambers recently announced Andrews Myers as having a top construction law practice in Texas, awarding it an elite “Band One” rating and recognizing seven attorneys in the practice group.
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