Valley Contractors Exchange

HR Best Practices for Contractors Webinar
2021-01-27 11:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar, CA, United States
Join attorney Matthew Bechtel to learn about HR best practices for contractors. Learn about using employee handbooks, liability for wage and hour violations, posting requirements, illness and injury prevention plans, workers’ compensation, undocumented employees and drivers’ licenses, “client employers,” prohibited conduct and more. The program is scheduled for 30 minutes and Mr. Bechtel will be available for questions afterward.
Register here.

PG&E Safety Virtual Town Hall Butte and Plumas Counties
2021-02-03 12:00 - 13:30 | Webinar, CA, United States
You are invited to join us for an interactive, regionally-focused safety town hall as we discuss our plans for reducing wildfire risks with residents of Butte and Plumas counties. During this town hall, you will have a chance to ask questions and share feedback with the PG&E team.

Topics Include:

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PG&E’s wildfire prevention plans

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Overview of 2020 Public Safety Power Shutoffs

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Local vegetation management efforts

We hope that you can join us. To access the Safety Town Hall or view recordings of past wildfire safety webinars you can also visit pge.com/firesafetywebinars »

Do you have a plan to stay safe? For more information, including tips on how you and your family can stay safe in the event of an emergency, please visit safetyactioncenter.pge.com »

Join the webinar.
Or call 1-866-501-6088 toll free.
Conference ID 1573138

Safety Center's Annual Safety Symposium
2021-02-09 07:30 - 12:00 | Webinar, CA, United States
The 2021 Virtual Safety Symposium Event you will not want to miss!
Free Virtual Event
February 9, 2021
7:30am – 12pm

2021 Cal/OSHA REGULATORY UPDATES
Cal/OSHA’s Emergency COVID-19 Regulation
Cal/OSHA Consultation Q&A Panel
Motivational Speakers

This year we will have two of the best most in-demand keynote speakers, motivators, and entertainers in the business! In addition, three representatives from Cal/OSHA Consultation Services, with over 77 years of experience in Safety & Health will be speaking on all of the HOT topics including Cal/OSHA Updates, the Emergency Covid-19 Prevention Regulation, with a Q & A Panel, and ending with the exciting Announcement of the 2020 Award Winner, “Excellence in Safety” Workplace Safety Recognition Award.
Register here.

Share Your Opinion About Housing in Chico!
2021-02-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Webinar, CA, United States
2022 Chico Housing Element Community Meeting #1:

Housing Needs and Issues

Wednesday, February 10, 6:00 pm
Via Zoom

6:00 pm – 6:45 pm Webinar: Introduction to the Housing Element

7:00 pm Breakout group discussions of housing needs and issues

This meeting will be focused on a discussion of housing needs.

It is a Zoom meeting and will include small break-out groups to get input about the goals in the current Housing Element. Learn more here.

This is an important public workshop for people who care about housing.

Don’t miss it!

Click here for more information.

Treated Wood Waste Temporary Variance Program Webinar
2021-02-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar, CA, United States
The Department of Toxic Substances Control will be hosting a Virtual Informational Session regarding the new Temporary Variance Program for proper disposal of Treated Wood Waste.

The session will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2021, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM and will go over the details of how to apply for variances to dispose treated wood waste.

This session will be held on Zoom. Listed below is the information for logging on to the session (no registration required).

https://dtsc-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/89179362480?pwd=[REDACTED]

Zoom Passcode: [REDACTED]

Or Telephone:

Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

US: +1 669 900 6833

Webinar ID: 891 7936 2480

Passcode: [REDACTED]

If you have questions, please send them directly to the TWW mailbox at tww_help@dtsc.ca.gov.

CPR / First Aid Certification
2021-02-24 09:00 - 13:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, 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 in a single construction project on a given construction site, the employers may form a pool of appropriately trained persons. However, such pool shall be large enough to service the combined work forces of such employers.
CPR/First Aid Certificates must be renewed every 2 years per American Red Cross regulations.
Class attendees will receive their own reusable CPR Mask
CV-19 Adjustments: Class is limited to 6 people, sanitizer available, masks suggested.
Do not attend if attendee has illness symptoms (fever, cough, runny nose) or exposure to CV19 within 14 days.

What to do When OSHA Shows Up
2021-03-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Webinar, CA, United States
OSHA shows up at your jobsite or office and says they are there to investigate an employee complaint. Are you and your team ready for what is to follow? Join us as we walk through the ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’ of an OSHA inspection. This is a must attend class for all levels.
In this workshop you will learn:

When an OSHA inspection can take place
Basic steps necessary to ensure a smooth inspection
What is the scope and limitations of an OSHA inspection
Who leads the inspection
Recommended tools and documents to have on hand prior to the inspection
How to respond to an OSHA citation

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Business Owners
Business Managers
Superintendents
Supervisors
Safety Managers
Safety Coordinators

Know of a business owner that would benefit from this training? Share the link!
Schedule: 3/16/2021 9:00 am – 10:00 am (Pacific)

SPEAKER
Bret Hinerman is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Construction Management from CSU Chico. His background spans 25 years: 14 years in heavy civil and marine construction as a safety manager and project engineer; 11 years of water and wastewater utility experience as a regional safety manager for a large publicly traded utility company. Bret focuses on active engagement at all levels of an organization to achieve safety results.

CPR and First Aid Certification
2021-03-24 09:00 - 13:00 | Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE), 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, 95928, United States

VCE Quarterly Membership Meeting - Best Bidding Practices
2021-03-25 11:30 - 13:00 | Butte Creek Country Club, 175 Estates Drive, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
JOIN us March 25 at Butte Creek Country Club for our first Quarterly Membership Meeting.
For “Best Bidding Practices” we’ll hear from local contractors about their preferred pre-bid contact, bid day protocols, contract do’s & don’ts, and more. Any contractor bidding to another contractor can benefit from industry insights.
Enjoy some networking with members, delicious food and industry insight with our Best Bidding Practices panel.
Seating is limited. Register now!
