The 3rd annual Control the Pressure safety stewards’ summit is set for May 7. The peer safety group for natural gas workers has stepped up efforts to build the program. Since the beginning of this year the number of CTP safety stewards has grown by 20% with the recent recruitment of eight additional safety stewards…. [Read More]
April 28th: Workers Memorial Day
Every year of April 28th, we stop to remember those who have suffered and died on the job and to renew our efforts for safe workplaces for all. Join the action on Workers Memorial Day by attending the “Safe Jobs Save Lives” rally in Concord. Download the flyer
Be careful when signing training records
A somewhat common but risky practice for employees is to sign training records that do not specify the training being performed. It is difficult to find a company that does not have in its policy a provision that requires accurate documentation of all forms used for record keeping. Training records are legal documents that prove… [Read More]
Medical certification for CDLs gets tighter
By Ralph Armstrong Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines regarding CDL medical examinations appear to be on the way. There are not too many changes in the requirements regarding overall physical requirements to operate a commercial motor vehicle. But gone are the days of going to your medical provider and getting a quick physical with certain… [Read More]
Hold the Pull gears up for summit on April 1
The Hold the Pull committee is currently planning the April 1 safety stewards’ summit. The theme of the summit is “Growing an Effective Peer Program.” At this year’s summit safety stewards will be joined by eight members of IBEW Locals 77 and 125 who are in the process of developing their own peer programs. The… [Read More]
Control the Pressure is 1245’s fastest-growing peer initiative
The Control the Pressure peer safety initiative for gas workers is the fastest-growing of the union’s three peer-to-peer safety groups. CTP has added eight new members since July 2013. Most of the new stewards are in their 20s and 30s and are very interested in the program, reported Rich Lane, who is the IBEW 1245… [Read More]
Teen Driver Test: Can YOU still pass?
If you are not a teen most likely you have been driving for many years. These questions are for adults or teens who want to test their knowledge on driving statistics and rules of the road. How will you do? Try it and find out. Resource: 2013 State of California Drivers Handbook available at any… [Read More]
Cal-OSHA public hearings on Electrical Safety Orders
By Ralph Armstrong Recently the Cal-OSHA standards board held public hearing pertaining to a couple of issues found in the High Voltage Electrical Safety Orders that cover IBEW 1245 members and the employers who perform this type of work. IBEW 1245 was made aware of these changes last year, was given time to comment and… [Read More]
Electric incidents in 2013
The following are some of the serious incidents related to electric work in 2013: An electrical troubleshooter had to have his hand and forearm amputated when on June 4, 2013 he reached into a capacitor bank enclosure and made contact with a loose 7.2kV jumper. He was not wearing rubber gloves and there were no… [Read More]
IBEW 1245 to host utility safety training
By Rich Lane IBEW 1245 will host the Utility Safety Operations Leadership Network’s Certified Utility Safety Professional training on July 22-23 at Weakley Hall in Vacaville. The nationally recognized safety network is the only credential of its kind in the field of utility safety operations. IBEW 1245 is presenting its union hall as a staging… [Read More]
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