Posts by Jenny Harris

OSHA Releases Some Details on Heat Proposal as Part of Small Business Review Obligations As part of its obligations under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA), OSHA must involve small business representatives in the development of some rules.  This requires the agency convene a Small Business Advocacy Review Panel consisting of representatives from OSHA, the…

ASA Think Tank Join us in exciting Grand Rapids, Michigan, on September 20th, 2023 for the ASA Think Tank! The ASA Think Tank is open to all members and meets twice per year to discuss pertinent industry issues and Association business. Besides the superior networking opportunity for business leaders to connect, the Think Tank guides…

ASA Attorneys’ Council Fall 2023 Meetings Join us on October 20-21, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida, for the Annual Attorneys’ Council Meetings.   Registration fees will cover conference room rental and audio visual as well as three meals (Friday lunch, Saturday breakfast and lunch) at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club on Ponta Vedra Beach.  This event…

SLDF St. Augustine Fundraiser Help us raise money for the Subcontractors Legal Defense Fund! During the event, attendees will enjoy the St. Augustine Trolley Tour, as well dive into a fantastic bourbon tasting. Event includes round trip shuttle transportation from Ponte Vedra Resort, hop on/off guided trolley tour of historic St. Augustine, Florida History Museum…

Update on the Political and Legislative Landscape For the past 18 months polling has consistently shown that 70% of the voters believe that the country is headed in the wrong direction. The combination of COVID, soaring inflation, and a lack of faith in our political leaders has clearly taken its toll on the public’s confidence,…

ASA Considers MSHA Silica Proposal ASA, along with the Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC), are drafting comments on the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Silica Proposal, which has extended the comment period until September 11th, 2023. It seems that there could be some conflicts between the MSHA proposal and the OSHA final regulations, which…

OSHA’s Worker Heat Rule? Since 2021, OSHA has been working on a heat stress rule, following a decade’s worth of advocacy groups and members of Congress calling for action. Supporters of a rule cite a changing climate and worker heated-related deaths as drivers of their concern. Outside of the rulemaking, the agency has been conducting an annual…

Swapping Hard Hats for Helmets This fall, OSHA will start issuing inspectors and other field staff safety helmets instead of traditional hard hats. The decision came following a pilot program involving more than 100 employees.  Several large commercial contractors have already transitioned to helmet and in some cases, contractors with on-site safety mandates to wear…

Navigating the Healthcare Cost Challenge: ASAdvantage Health Plan In the United States, the soaring cost of healthcare has placed a heavy burden on small businesses. Recent statistics reveal that health insurance premiums for these employers have surged by an average of 55% over the past decade. This financial strain not only impacts the bottom line…

Unlocking Benefits from Home Depot for ASA Members Home Depot has recently joined forces with the American Subcontractors Association (ASA) as a new sponsor bringing with them an exciting program for ASA Members! Central to this sponsorship is the National Rebate Incentive Program, a compelling initiative aimed at recognizing and rewarding ASA participants for their…