Join CAM on August 12th - Safety Theme Golf Outing at Fieldstone

 

Fieldstone Golf Club in Auburn Hills is the site of the next CAM golf outing on Tuesday, August 12. The theme for the day is "Safety"; reward your safety professional with a beautiful day on the links! 

Price for this package is $85 and includes:

• 18 holes of golf with cart
• Complimentary range balls
• A coffee and doughnut breakfast
• Lunch on the course
• 6-pack cooler per cart
• BBQ dinner
• Awards and door prizes

Cruise Into CAM at the Woodward Dream Cruise on August 16th

CAM is cordially inviting all Members to stop by our headquarters on Woodward Avenue in Bloomfield Hills and "Cruise in to CAM" at the annual Woodward Dream Cruise!

Join us on Saturday, August 16, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. CAM will be offering BBQ, live music, and a classic car show all day. Bring lawn chairs and a cooler and have a seat on CAM's shaded front lawn to see all the Dream Cruise action. 

This event is brought to you by CAM, William Jeffrey Associates and the Michigan Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union. This family-friendly event is FREE. 

To ensure adequate supplies, please RSVP by clicking here. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Gregg Montowski (248) 972-1000. 

The Latest News from CAMSAFETY 

Prevention Through Design

NIOSH is pleased to announce a new Workplace Design Solution: Preventing Falls from Heights through the Design of Embedded Safety Features. This 4-page easy-to-read document provides recommendations that building owners and designers can use to incorporate fall prevention features into buildings during retrofits, renovations or new construction. Falls to a lower level during construction and maintenance are a frequent cause of worker death and injury. One approach to minimizing fall hazards is to install permanently embedded features into buildings and structures that minimize fall hazards and foster use of fall prevention equipment. This a Prevention through Design approach. This Workplace Designs Solutions is a joint product of NIOSH's Traumatic Injury, Construction, and Prevention through Design programs.

Heat Stress Infographic

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has an excellent Workplace Safety and Health Topic page on Heat Stress that provides information on the various types of heat stress conditions as well as resources about preventing heat stress for your workers. On the NIOSH Heat Stress Topic page is a newly developed one-page infographic: Protect Your Workers From Heat Stress.

MIOSHA Announces 19th Worker Death

The 19th Michigan worker death of 2014 occurred on July 1, 2014.  Employers and employees are urged to use extreme care and safety diligence in all work activities.  

Summary of incident:  On June 23, 2014, at approximately 11:42 am, a 73 year old employee/owner was on a 6 foot ladder performing electrical work at a nursing home when he contacted electrical power lines causing him to fall and suffer rib and chest trauma in addition to electrical injuries.  The employee/owner passed away from his injuries at 4:43 a.m. on July 1, 2014.

There were 27 MIOSHA-related deaths in 2013 & 2012. 2009 saw the lowest number with 24.   If you need help or assistance in ensuring your workplace is safe, MIOSHA is here with resources to help.  The Consultation Education & Training (CET) Division provides workplace safety and health training and consultations to employers and employees throughout Michigan free of charge.  Contact CET today at (800) 866-4674 or submit a request online by clicking here.  

MIOSHA-CET Grant

Through our MIOSHA-CET Grant Funding, we have $12,000 left to spend on your safety program!  Contact us today about how to use these funds to train your workers and get your written programs up to date.  We can even do a hazard assessment on your jobsite!  E-mail Tracey Alfonsi to get on the schedule. The offer expires September 30th.  

Save the Date

The CAM/ASSE Safety Leadership Conference is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, December 3rd at Laurel Manor in Livonia.  Registration will open soon!  For sponsorship information, contact Tracey Alfonsi at (248) 972-1141 or by e-mail. 

Barton Malow Company, Southfield, has supported Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County for several years now, in the form of generous checks as well as volunteering on-site. This year, however, their collaboration has deepened, with Project Director Teresa Miller gathering women across the construction industry to help out in person and in-kind for Habitat's Women Build 2014 initiative.

One unique element of this particular collaboration is the proliferation of women in an industry not known for attracting many women. "One characteristic of the organizations we seek to help are those that support women's needs and growth," says Marisa Varga, Barton Malow director of marketing. "We'd love to inspire girls and young women to consider careers in the build industry."  This Women Build project has attracted a lot of public exposure for the simple fact that women raising money and raising the roof for a female homeowner is a feel-good story.

Women Build is a Habitat for Humanity program across the nation, for women who want to learn construction skills and build homes and communities. This program brings together women from all walks of life to address the housing crisis facing millions of women and children worldwide. It began in 1991 when a group of women in Charlotte, NC completed the first women-built Habitat house. Barton Malow has relationships with Habitat affiliates in many communities across the country.

Habitat for Humanity is a grassroots organization dedicated to the elimination of poverty and substandard housing. Habitat accepts donated homes or lots, and builds or renovates in partnership with qualifying families, who pay a no-profit mortgage held by Habitat. Worldwide, Habitat has built and renovated more than 500,000 houses since 1976.

Since 1996, Habitat Oakland County has built and renovated homes for more than 174 families, with 16 more taking place this year. Donate, volunteer or learn more at www.habitatoakland.org. Habitat Oakland County is located at 150 Osmun Street, Pontiac (248) 338-1843.

Barton Malow Company provides construction services through a variety of delivery methods with focused capabilities to increase safety, quality and productivity through self-perform trades and technology applications. It is one of the leading top performing contractors in North America. Learn more at www.bartonmalow.com.