Respirable Crystalline Silica

Chico Family Masonic Center 1110 W. East Avenue, Chico, CA, United States

Construction Safety Order 1532.3 directs employers to comply with safety measures to limit and/or prevent exposure respirable crystalline silica.  Crystalline silica can be found in certain types of natural materials, such as: Sand-Soil and Rock-Gravel-Sandstone-Slate-Granite-Clay. The standard provides flexible alternatives, especially useful for small employers. Regardless of which exposure control method is used, all construction […]

Free

VCE 21st Annual Crab Feed

Chico Family Masonic Center 1110 W. East Avenue, Chico, CA, United States

SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone planning to attend! You can still support VCE and the work we do for the construction industry by donating a raffle prize! Gather those prizes and bring them by VCE!  Or donate money and we'll shop in your name.   Table Reservations (for 8)*: $575 Individual Tickets: $65 Don't miss […]

$65 – $750

Competent Person Excavation & Trenching

Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE) 951 E. 8th Street, Chico, CA, United States

This 1-day course covers Cal/OSHA statistics, excavation standards, use of protective systems, soil analysis, timber and aluminum hydraulic shoring, tabulated data engineering, and competent person requirements. Students are to bring all company required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)-hardhat, gloves, steel-toed shoes, etc. to class.

$175.00 – $215.00

TOPCON Construction GNSS Product Training

Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE) 951 E. 8th Street, Chico, CA, United States

Learn the fundamentals of GNSS, procedures and best practices.  This is a full day training, lunch included.

$60 – $75.00

Safety Management Training

Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE) 951 E. 8th Street, Chico, CA, United States

Developed specifically for Construction Project Managers, Foremen and Supervisors. This course will develop the skills necessary to effectively manage and document your construction company's Illness and Injury Prevention Program (IIPP).  Participants will receive a both the OSHA 10 and CPR/First Aid certifications, trade-specific safety meetings, site inspection documentation & training, equipment inventory & inspection database, […]

$575 – $675

Lunch & Learn: Labor & Employment Law Update 2018

Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE) 951 E. 8th Street, Chico, CA, United States

2018 comes with an abundance of new laws that employers MUST KNOW. Join Melanie Wallach from BBSI to learn about the major changes and find out the specific actions items you need to take to meet the new regulations. The 1/1 changes include: Significant increases in General Contractor liability Ban-the-Box on your Applications Ban on […]

$35 – $75

California Mechanics Lien 101

Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE) 951 E. 8th Street, Chico, CA, United States

Presented by David J. Murray, Attorney at Law What is a Preliminary Notice? Find out how the Preliminary Notice is the first important step to collect your money through the use of Mechanic’s Liens, Stop Notices and associated paperwork.  What form do I use at what stage? Are you using up-to-date forms? Do you know […]

$35 – $50

Competent Person Fall Protection, User Level

Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE) 951 E. 8th Street, Chico, CA, United States

Hands-on fall protection training that covers federal and state personal fall protection system requirements. Explore passive, active, and alternative fall protection systems and learn about the fundamentals of inspections prior to use, proper care, and use of equipment. All participants must bring lanyard and harness. This course does not qualify attendee to inspect equipment. Date: […]

$175 – $225

Lunch & Learn: 10 Things Contractors Do To Put Themselves Out Of Business

Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE) 951 E. 8th Street, Chico, CA, United States

At this new meeting we'll cover common issues contractors face, such as: contract selection collection rights license law violations other general business issues Presented by attorneys Benedict C. Di Duca and Jennifer Ellingson. Date: March 21, 2017 Time: 12-1pm Location: VCE, 951 E. 8th Street, Chico Cost: $35 for VCE Members (for 2 people from […]

$35 – $75

CPR/First Aid Certification

Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE) 951 E. 8th Street, Chico, CA, United States

Cal/OSHA requires that all employers have trained persons to render First Aid and CPR on every job site. Title 8, Ch4, Subch4 (CSO), Section1512(b)- Emergency Medical Services Appropriately Trained Person:  Each employer shall ensure the availability of a suitable number of appropriately trained persons to render first aid. Where more than one employer is involved […]

$70 – $100