ASA Just Briefly

Welcome New Members

Credit where credit is due

John Luft of Southland Electric earned a $100 Visa gift card for bringing in new ASA member Paul Davis Restoration, Joe Riordian of West Coast Fire Stopping received one for recruiting BEST Contracting, and lastly Scott Hollingsworth of California Sheet Metal for bringing in PCL.

Now it's your turn to bring in a member and score a gift card! Executive Director Nancy Grimes has information that will help you. Email [email protected].

Thank you for Donating to Our Food Drive

Thanks to our generous members, ASA was able to donate over 312lbs of food to the San Diego Food Bank that will provide 260 meals to those in need. We truly appreciate the generosity of our members and are humbled to give back to our community in more ways than one.

Wednesday January 13^th from 10:00 am - 11:15 am

Kevin Cauley and Kristen Bush will be covering recent cases and the 2021 laws that are likely to have an impact on the construction industry. They will discuss new licensing requirements related to remodeling contractors and renewals, new laws related to public works projects (including Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise requirements), public subsidies, and a recent expansion of prevailing wage projects. Kevin and Kristen will also discuss employer responsibilities relating to COVID-19, changes to family leave and pay data report requirements.

Governor Newsom Announces Statewide Expansion of CA Notify, a Smart Phone Tool Designed to Slow the Spread of COVID-19

A new digital tool officially launched on December 10, allowing Apple and Google smart phone users to help slow the spread by opting in to receive COVID-19 exposure alerts letting them know when they’ve come into contact with someone who has tested positive

CA Notify is a completely private, anonymous and secure tool that does not collect location data from any device and never shares user identities

CA Notify was piloted with help from the University of California, San Diego and the University of California, San Francisco

Did You Miss the Infectious Disease in the Workplace Webinar?

If you missed out on the "Infectious Diseases in the Workplace" webinar presented by Cavignac we have provided the slides and video recording for you!

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Your ASA President Says...

Hello All,

As we close out the “Truly Memorable Year”, I would like to thank all of you for the continued support of our association. Without you, we would not be here.

I would like to also show my gratitude to our staff, Nancy Grimes and April Ball; they have really gone the extra mile this year to keep the events going, stay on top of the issues and keep all of us in line. Also all the Committee Members for the hard work and efforts to help make the events happen.

I am sure I speak for the entire board when I say, Thank you all!!

Looking forward to the New Year, as all, I look forward to the world returning to normal and getting back to business as usual. We have many exciting events planned for 2021, and it will be good to be able to see each other without masks on.

To all…. May the new year be blessed, the families healthy and safe, and enjoy your time with each other, and pass on the Holiday spirit whenever you can, A smile and a kind word goes far these days.

Cheers,

John Luft

ASA President

[email protected]

Wrap-Ups - A Closer Look at Program Design

Courtesy of TSIB

A Controlled Insurance Program (CIP, also known as a Wrap-Up) is a smart risk management tool for any construction project. However, before the first shovel hits the dirt, you have a big decision to make—who will be the Sponsor for your project?

The Sponsor is responsible for the Wrap-Up’s key elements, like Program Design, Financial Risk, Administration, and Claims Management. With an OCIP, the Owner is the Sponsor for the project. With a CCIP, the General Contractor is the Sponsor for the Project.

Noise in the Workplace

Courtesy of A-Tech Consulting, Inc.

Regulating noise in the workplace is crucial for the physical and mental health of employees. According to data analyzed by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, approximately 22 million U.S. workers are exposed to excessive noise levels. For the employee, this can result in permanent health effects, such as damaged hearing. In addition, the employer may face charges from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) if noise levels are not in compliance with the current regulation (CCR, Title 8, Section 5097). A Hearing Conservation Program seeks to prevent excessive noise levels in the workplace in order to protect employees.

Upcoming Events

JAN 13 Legal Update Webinar (REGISTER NOW)

FEB 25 Poker Tournament @ BBSI

MARCH 3 No-Host Mixer @ Dos Desperados

MARCH 10 Membership Showcase @ Admiral Baker Clubhouse

MARCH 19 Sporting Clay Tournament @ Lemon Grove Gun Club

Members-only event

Non-members welcome

Have you joined The Producers Circle yet?

These generous ASA members have donated $1,000 toward the production of the 30th-Annual Awards & Installation Banquet on July 30, 2021. Your donation would be most welcome! (Please note that donations may be tax deductible; you're encouraged to consult your CPA.) For details, email [email protected].

We're asking our members to help us promote membership in ASA by displaying our logo on your company website. If you're interested in making this happen, please contact April Ball to obtain a file that your webmaster can use.