Changes to the OSHA Illness & Injury 

Recordkeeping Standard 

On September 11, 2014, federal OSHA announced new requirements for reporting severe injuries and updates for the list of industries exempt from recordkeeping requirements.  These new rules are effective in federal OSHA states on January 1, 2015.

States like Michigan operating their own OSHA program  must promulgate standards which are at least as effective as the federal standards within six months of their publication in the Federal Register.  Michigan intends to adopt the new federal rules by reference.

The new federal OSHA changes will require employers to file a detailed report within eight hours of fatal workplace accidents. 

Severe on-the-job injuries that do not result in death but require hospitalization must be reported within 24 hours,  Such reports must be filed regardless of the size of the business. 

Currently, the regulations require such reports only if a worker was killed or three or more workers were hospitalized as a result of a workplace accident.  The new 24-hour reporting requirement includes all work-related hospitalizations, amputations or loss of an eye.  All employers, including those partially exempted by reason of company size or industry classification, will be required to comply with the new severe injury and illness reporting requirements. 

The new federal regulation maintains the current exemption for any employer with 10 or fewer workers from the requirement to maintain the 300 logs of worker injuries and illnesses.  The new rule also updates the list of employers partially exempt from OSHA recordkeeping requirements. CLICK HERE. 

The revised recordkeeping rules will require 25 new industries to keep illness and injury records. CLICK HERE. 

The federal OSHA website offers several resources for those new to illness and injury recordkeeping. One such tool is a tutorial on how to complete the 300 logs. CLICK HERE. 

Watch the MIOSHA website and monthly eNews for updates on progress to adopt these changes in Michigan.

CAM is Offering New Minimum Wage Compliant Jobsite Posters

Effective September 1, 2014, the State of Michigan's minimum wage rate increased $0.75 from $7.40 to $8.15 per hour. 

Are your current jobsite posters compliant with Federal and State Law? 

If not, get yours from CAM!

CAM has published an all-in-one plastic-laminated 30" x 50" poster that contains the twelve Federal and State posters required on all jobsites in Michigan, including our State's new minimum wage rate poster, effective as of September 1st. 

Posters are available for $35 CAM Members or $45 Non-Members. Order yours by contacting Mary Carabott at (248) 972-1000, or by clicking here to purchase online from the CAM website. 

CAM, based in Bloomfield Hills, is currently seeking dynamic, motivated, self-starter to develop, sell and service CAM Membership accounts. The position will be instrumental in the sales of association Memberships, products and services along with sales promotions, recruitment and Membership retention programs.
 

7) Responsible for the sales and marketing of News Services, Buyers Guide listings (printed and electronic) and Tradeshow. 

Qualifications: This job requires a minimum of 1 to 3 years of previous sales experience and/or a strong customer service background. College education preferred.
 

Compensation: Base Salary Plus Commission and a Benefits Package
 

Employment Type: Full-Time
 

Apply by submitting your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to Gregg Montowski via e-mail, or by fax: (248) 972-1001.

Join CAM for our second annual Lions Football Tailgate Networking Event! This fun-filled day will take place at Eastern Market, Shed 4, on Sunday, October 19th, 9:00 am - end of game. 

There will be grilled hot dogs, beverages, live satellite TV coverage of the game, and plenty of socializing and networking opportunities. 

This CAM Connect event is FREE... but you must RSVP to ensure adequate food and beverage supplies. Click here to register online or call CAM (248) 972-1000. Sponsorship opportunities are also available; contact Gregg Montowski to inquire. 

2015 Buyers Guide - Contract Extension to October 15

There is still time to return your CAM 2015 Buyers Guide contracts - the deadline has been extended to Wednesday, October 15th. 

Two mailings have gone out to CAM members thus far, containing your Buyers Guide listing renewals. You must sign and return your Buyers Guide contract in order to be listed in the 2015 book, even if you have no changes!

Questions? Please contact Mary Carabott, Buyers Guide Editor (249) 972-1000. 

Classes are in Full Swing at CAMTEC

Fall classes are happening now at CAM. 

Upcoming Classes:

Scheduling & Planning - Oct 7, 8

 - 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm (2 sessions)

CAM Member $180 / Guests $230 - Registration deadline: 10/1/14

Mitigating Contract Risk - Oct 8

 - 8:30 am - 9:30 am (1 session)

CAM Member $30 / Guests $80 - Registration deadline: 10/1/14
 

Lead & Asbestos Awareness - Oct 9

CAM Member $50 / Guests $60 - Registration deadline ; 10/1/14 

Contracts & Purchase Orders - Oct 14, 15

 - 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm (2 sessions)
CAM Member $180 / Guests $230 - Registration deadline: 10/7/14

OSHA 30 for Construction - Oct 20, 22, 27& 29

CAM Member $410 / Guests $460 - Registration deadline: 10/14/14

Construction Liens - Oct 15

Preparing Docs to Preserve Lien Rights - Oct 21

 - 7:30 am - 9:30 am (1 session)

CAM Member $60 / Guests $110 - Registration deadline: 10/14/14
 

Payment Bonds Oct 28

 - 7:30 am - 9:30 am (1 session)

CAM Member $60 / Guests $110 - Registration deadline: 10/21/14 

For more information or to register online, please click here. 

Broder & Sachse Donates Goods to Habitat for Humanity

Broder & Sachse Real Estate Services, Inc., Birmingham, has donated a variety of home essentials collected from its renovation of the former Detroit Griswold Building, 1214 Griswold, now named "The Albert," to Habitat for Humanity Metro ReStores. The materials included household items such as cabinetry, kitchen appliances and bathroom fixtures.

"We are proud to support Habitat for Humanity's mission to eliminate substandard housing, which can pose health and safety risks," said Broder & Sachse President Richard Broder, CPM�. "Repurposing household materials eliminates waste from landfills. It also increases the standard of living in the community by offering affordable home-improvement options."

Habitat for Humanity's Metro ReStores of Detroit and Oakland County are retail outlets that sell donated new and used building and home improvement materials. Such items include cabinets, lighting, plumbing fixtures, roofing, doors, lumber, flooring, windows, furniture and appliances. These materials, sold at 30 to 75 percent below retail cost, are available to anyone looking to improve their home. Proceeds from the store are used to build affordable, energy-efficient homes as part of the rehabilitation of urban, residential neighborhoods in the Detroit area.

"We are excited to see the increased revitalization activity across the city," said Charlene McNary, COO, Habitat for Humanity Detroit. "We're even more excited to be a benefactor of this activity through the generous donations of organizations such as Broder & Sache. Donations to the ReStores enable us to serve more families and be a part of the rebuilding of Detroit, one neighborhood at a time."

The former Griswold building, located in Detroit's Capitol Park district, was built in 1929 as an office building and was added to the National Register of Historic Buildings in 1980. The 12-story, 127-unit building was purchased by 1214 Griswold Apartments LLC in early 2013. It has undergone extensive renovations and is now leasing 1- and 2-bedroom residential units. 

If your company is having a milestone anniversary in 2014 - or will be having one in 2015 - please let us know!

CAM Magazine's upcoming December 2014 issue will be celebrating those CAM member companies whose milestone anniversaries are in this calendar year or next. Any milestone anniversaries ending in 5 or 0 are welcome.

Companies celebrating 50 years and over will be allowed a 250 word blurb to celebrate their milestone. Blurbs should be e-mailed to Amanda Tackett, editor, no later than Tuesday, October 21st. All other companies will be mentioned by year - 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, etc.

Advertising opportunities are also available by contacting Cathy Jones at (248) 972-1115 for rates and information. Advertising deadline is Friday, October 24th.