Your NMUCA Board of Directors & Staff |
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Contact Us - Staff and Board of Directors |
President, Clay Blair, RMCI Inc. 505 345 0008
Secretary/Treasurer, Mike Smith, TLC Plumbing & Utility 505 761 9696
Past President, Troy Otero, Groundhog Construction Services 505 243 2133
Director Darrin Howells, AUI Inc. 505 242 4848
Director Steve Clark, Highway Supply LLC 505 345 8295
Director Joe Menicucci, Downey & Company 881 0300
Director Reinee Peacher, DuCross Construction 575 636 3023
Director Jenice Gallegos, Wood. 505 821 1801
Director Kelley Fetter, E2RC 505 867 4040
Scott Peck, MP Group 505 340 2015
Damon Wicketts, 4Rivers Equipment 505 884 2900
Executive Director, Jane Jernigan 505 888 0752
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Jane Jernigan, Executive Director
New Mexico Utility Contractors Association
505 888 0752 Phone
505 362 8950 Cell
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Thank You 2022 Platinum Investment Sponsors |
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Upcoming in your mailbox.............. |
- Membership Meeting information
- Scholarship Applications
- Safety Award Applications
- NMUCA Social Invitation
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Thank you 2022 Silver Investment Sponsors |
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Equipmentshare Inc.
8301 Broadway Blvd SE
Alb., NM 87105
Jack Smith
505 948 8087
Construction Equipment Rental/Sales/Service
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National Trench Safety
2440 Phoenix Ave. NE
Alb., NM 87107
Eian Edman
505 881 4830
Equipment Rental/Sales
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NMUCA has two types of scholarships - one for members who have graduating seniors and one for employees taking classes while working.
Click on the links below for the (WORD) scholarship applications and a flyer that you can post at the office for your HR or other department to share the info.
Deadline for Submission
May 16, 2022
Scholarships Announced at the June 16, 2022 NMUCA Membership Meeting
Blank applications are only available electronically and will not be mailed.
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The NMUCA Safety Awards are for all members and have four categories based on the size of your company as follows:
Man Hours
Less Than 100,000
Between 100,001 & 250,000
Between 250,001 - 500,000
Over 500,001
Deadline for Submission
May 16, 2022
Awards Presented at the June 16, 2022 NMUCA Membership Meeting
Blank applications are only available electronically and will not be mailed.
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NMUCA Social Connection
May 19, 2022
Join Us!
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Thanks to all who attended April's Membership Meeting with the NMDOT. It was an informative meeting about the SB 84 DOT Procurement and also future DOT Projects. Thanks to volunteers Stephanie, Erika, and Vanessa!
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NMUCA Night at Isotopes Park |
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It's Back!!
NMUCA Night at Isotopes Park
June 18th
This is historically one of NMUCA's most attended events.
Call or Email Jane
A great time to enjoy America's Favorite Pastime with your workmates & family!!
Picnic in the Pavilion
Firework Night (sell out crowd)
Stadium Seats
Sponsorship Opportunities are available now!
For maximum marketing exposure for you, please sponsor by 4/20
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Construction Safety Coalition
Attend In-Person or Online
Meeting ID: 811 4616 4894 Passcode: 993403
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Confined Space for Construction
May 18, 2022
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8am – 9am
Instructor: Bill Devinney, Safetdude, LLC
4836 Hardware Dr NE Suite A
Free to members as part of our Grant from the PRC PSB
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Confined spaces - such as manholes, crawl spaces, and tanks - are not designed for continuous occupancy and are difficult to exit in the event of an emergency. People working in confined spaces face life-threatening hazards including toxic substances, electrocutions, explosions, and asphyxiation. Get trained in Confined Space Safety!! |
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Safety Focus -
National Stand Down Fall Protection
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Fall Protection Toolbox Talk |
Falls are a leading cause of serious injuries and fatalities that occur in the workplace. According to statistics published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 5,333 fatal work falls in 2019. The construction industry in particular experiences a large number of fall injuries and fatalities. The BLS estimates that in 2019 there were 25,460 cases of lost-time injuries due to falls in the construction industry.
What Causes Falls in the Workplace?
The risk for falls is virtually present in every single workplace, however, the factors that can lead to a fall vary greatly. There are many specific unsafe acts by employees as well as unsafe conditions that lead to fall incidents. Falls often result from a series of contributing factors. They are often the result of multiple unsafe conditions and unsafe actions combined. Because of this fact, it is important to look at unsafe conditions as well as unsafe actions to recognize hazardous situations when working at heights.
Unsafe Conditions that Lead to Falls
- Unguarded leading edges
- Open holes
- Improper guardrails
- Damaged equipment (ladders, stairs, safety equipment, etc.)
- Slippery conditions
- Unmarked elevation changes
Unsafe Actions that Lead to Falls
- Working at heights without fall protection or fall prevention methods in place
- Improper use of ladders
- Leaning over guardrails
Best Practices to Avoid Falls in the Workplace
The best way to avoid falls is by eliminating work tasks that require working at heights in the first place. Obviously, elimination is not always possible so the risk of falling has to be mitigated through safeguards.
- Engineering controls such as physical barriers and guardrails are two fall prevention systems that are effective in preventing falls from heights.
- Using a proper fall arrest system such as a full-body harness, self-retracting lanyard, and approved anchor point with 100% tie-off is another way to prevent or mitigate the consequences of a fall.
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Proper use of ladders. This includes using three points of contact when climbing, not leaning to one side while on the ladder, setting the ladder at the proper angle, securing the ladder, etc.
- Proper housekeeping in work areas is important in preventing falls at the same level as well as falls from heights.
- Warning signs and other methods of communicating fall hazards to nearby workers.
Summary
There are many factors that can cause or contribute to a fall occurring in the workplace. Unsafe conditions paired with unsafe actions of workers while working at heights is a recipe for disaster. Do not put yourself or another worker in a position where an injury due to a fall can occur.
Discussion points
– What work tasks could result in a fall injury at our worksite?
– What fall protection methods can we use to prevent falls during these high-risk work tasks?
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Protecting Workers From Heat
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