Weekly Update
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: 

How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and strong, because someday in your life you will have been all of these.
-- George Washington Carver
Special event
 
 
Register by March 31 & receive a personalized gift! 
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Preferred Vendor of the Week


Phil Tyree
Florida Sales Manager   386.690.1497
Industry training
EMPLOYER TRAINING: 
How to comply with OSHA's New Record keeping & Reporting Rules  

OSHA's record keeping requirements have recently changed. Penalties for not complying can go back as far as 5 years, and can exceed $100,000. Are you sure your company is compliant? Are you up-to-date in your record keeping requirements? This presentation will provide clear, concise answers. 
 
Recommended audience: Company owners, upper management and safety personnel for companies with 10 or more employees.

Presented by Fisher & Phillips
Wednesday, March 29 

4:00 - 5:00 reception & heavy hors d'oeuvres               

5:00 - 6:30 presentation
 
Shulas Hotel, Miami Lakes        
Click here to register    
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Don't miss the presentation of this year's MCASF Safety Excellence Awards, which will be announced at our March 29 member meeting!
FREE WEBINAR: 
Is your drug & alcohol testing policy compliant with OSHA's new rules?  

OSHA's new drug testing and anti-retaliation rule, which alters the circumstances when drug testing can be conducted and reemphasizes the protections for employees to report injury and illnesses without fear of retaliation, is now in effect.  This webinar will explore the new rule, the
various real-life workplace scenarios that may be impacted by the new rule, and how employers can comply with OSHA's new regulation. Practical tips on making changes to comply with the new rule will be a focus of the webinar.

Presented by Fisher & Phillips
Friday, March 24
10:00 - 11:15 
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LU725 news
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Local Union 725 Annual Picnic
Local Union 725 invites you to attend their 52nd Annual Picnic on Saturday, March 18 at the CB Smith Park Corporate Pavillion #19, 900 N. Flamingo Road, Pembroke Pines, 11:00 - 4:00pm. Please call the Union hall for more information: (305) 681-8596
Are you using the latest referral form?
Local Union 725 staff asks that MCASF contractor members take a moment to update their records with the latest referral form, available to download by clicking here.
Preferred Vendor of the Week

 

A full service agency for all your insurance and financial needs

Norma Llosent
Senior Vice President, Consultant
T: 305-717-6044 |  C: 305-632-5057 |  [email protected]  |   www.mma-fl.com
 
ARPEC news
The Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee encourages all contractors and union members to participate in the Sam Hamilton Apprenticeship Competition on April 1. Volunteers and judges are needed. Please contact Training Director Phil Rodin for more information.

2017 Journeyman Training Program Announced 
 
ARPEC is pleased to announce that the following classes have been scheduled & meet the Journeyman continuing education requirements of the collective bargaining agreement. If you have questions about these classes, please contact the training center at 305.685.0311.
 CEU Class
Date 
CEU Hrs
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Chapter 10 of the code of M-D & Florida Statute 713
Tuesday, February 21
2
Customer Service

Saturday, April 8 
8
Welding Concepts
Saturday, March 4 & 11  
16
Wiring & Controls
Saturday, March 25
8
Chiller Troubleshooting
Saturday, April 8
8
Service Concepts
Saturday, April 22 & 29
16
Pump Alignment 
Saturday, May 6
8
2017 Preferred Vendor Program
Vendors, are are you looking for ways to get more exposure among MCASF Contractor members?
 
2017 Preferred Vendor Members: Diamond Sponsors

 

2017 Preferred Vendor Members: Platinum Sponsors
 
 
 
 
 
 

2017 Preferred Vendor Members: Gold Sponsors
 



 

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