It begins with you! Join your peers for drinks & tapas, followed by an interesting talk on social media led by social media expert Susan Harding & presentation of the MCASF Safety Excellence Awards!
Daniel Llosent, Airtech; Stacy Cusano, Edd Helms AC; Cristina Crenshaw, Hill York; Joanie Cox & Julie Dietrich, MCASF will participate in this helpful discussion on social media.Don't miss this exciting event, which will provide an overview of key topics related to social media marketing and assist our member companies with minding their online presence. Be sure to click the registration link to sign up.
Did you enter the MCASF Safety Excellence Awards program?
Be sure to register for our April 3 member meeting, at which we'll present winners of this year's golden hardhat awards!
Safety Spotlight: Fall Protection & Ladder Safety
Prepared by MCASF Safety Committee Member Scott Watson, Smart Air Systems
Fall Protection tips:
Learn the proper fit and way to put on a harness and lanyard, as well as checking for wear and inoperable buckles and straps.
Keep the work area clear of tripping hazards and watch for open holes.
Guard rails or harnesses with lanyards and anchorage point are required within 10" of leading edge.
Ladder Safety tips:
Use the proper ladder for the task you are performing.
Prior to use, inspect ladders and ensure proper set up, including securing extension ladders.
Always maintain a three-point contact with ladders. Never use top step of any ladder and don't overreach.
MCAA Resources: MCAA offers a training video, training materials / quiz and a poster, available as a free download for MCAA members. To access these tools, visit www.mcaa.org and click on the “Resources: Resource Center” tab and scroll down. Note, you must be a MCAA member to access this information.
The training center has scheduled a variety of upcoming continuing education classes. Please click here to view the course list, including registration links.
Sam Hamilton Apprentice Competition
Friday April 6 marks the date of the annual Sam Hamilton Apprenticeship Competition. Stop by during the day to view the competition, offer your help, or take a tour of the training facility. For additional information contact ARPEC Training CoordinatorJason Hebbert
Customer Service Certification Program
This program will teach attendees the foundations of customer service, how to manage difficult situations, communicating like a pro, and customer care & etiquette. This program includes 3 courses, and will take place on 3 Saturdays from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. Classes will be held May 4, May 11 & May 18. Pre-registration and a $50 deposit is required. For additional information contact ARPEC Training CoordinatorJason Hebbert
ARPEC Second Year Apprentices Receive Training From Victaulic
Representatives from MCASF Preferred Vendor member, Victaulic, a developer and producer of mechanical pipe joining systems and originator of the grooved pipe couplings joining system, visited ARPEC last week to give second year apprentices some hands-on demonstrations of how to properly install Victaulic products.
