Nevada Builders Blueprint July and August 2021
From the CEO
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June New Members
Welcome and Thank you!
July New Members
Welcome and Thank you!
Burnett Electric (Sparks), Catalyst Builders (Reno), CJ Bailey Development LLC (Las Vegas), Colbre Grading & Paving of NV (Gardnerville), Covenant Mechanical Services (Las Vegas), DMS Plumbing LLC (Las Vegas), Force Industrial Mechanical (Henderson), GuiDenby, Inc, MEI Rigging & Crating (Sparks), Mitchell Concrete, (Reno), Peri Landscape (Reno), Prestige Construction (Sparks), Sierra Nevada Excavation (Wellington), TCR Construction (Sparks) and Timberline Enterprises LLC (Gardnerville).
Safety Corner
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Heat Illness Prevention
Every year, dozens of workers die and thousands more become ill while working in extreme heat or humid conditions. There are a range of heat illnesses, and they can affect anyone, regardless of age or physical condition. The basic message to employees is PREVENTION, which comes down to three key words: Water. Rest. Shade.
As employers with workers exposed to high temperatures you should establish a complete heat illness prevention program. Heat-related illnesses are preventable which begins with understanding the causes of heat illness and making sure that employees stay cool and hydrated during hot weather. In addition, knowing the signs of heat injury and being able to treat it immediately will reduce the number of severe cases.
Heat illness is a serious medical condition that occurs when heat exposure exceeds the bodies capacity to cool itself. This results in an increase in the core body temperature that can produce a range of heat-related symptoms, from treatable heat cramps to heat stroke. Heat stroke can be fatal, especially if medical treatment is delayed. Supervisors and employees should learn how to recognize and respond to heat-related illness, train others to protect themselves and ultimately prevent heat-induced illness.
Some strategies in the prevention of heat related illnesses are to:
  • Provide workers with water, rest and shade!
  • Ensure there is plenty of water available to workers throughout the entire work shift. 
  • Adjust work schedules to take advantage of the cooler periods in the early mornings.
  • Allow new or returning workers to gradually increase workloads and take more frequent breaks to acclimate and build a tolerance to working in the heat.
  • Train workers on the signs and symptoms of heat illness to watch out for each other.
  • Supervisors need to monitor workers for signs of illness throughout their shifts.
  • Plan for emergencies. Can your supervisors/employees contact 911 when needed?
Spending time with your employees and training them on prevention and response techniques is time well spent in order to save a life.
For more information on Heat Illness Prevention, or other safety questions or concerns, please contact PGM Safety Services, an affiliate company of Pro Group Management. We will be happy to assist when you visit us at www.pgmnv.com or call (800) 859-3177.

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Association Health Plans from Prominence:
A Provider Network that has YOU Covered!

With enrollment in an Association Health Plan from Prominence, members receive care from regional medical facilities and health partners that offer a breadth of quality, convenient provider access.

In southern Nevada, Prominence is networked with the entire Valley Health System. In the north, members have access to a network that includes Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center and the extensive Northern Nevada Medical Center system with the new Sierra Medical Center opening in Spring 2022!

Plus, there are a variety of other care options that offer additional points of care and include Teladoc, MinuteClinic, DispatchHealth and wellPORTAL primary care network.

For a quick look at what the Prominence network has to offer by region, click on a link below:

As a reminder, NBA members can enroll in an Association Heath Plan from Prominence at any time! There are six plan options available that include HMO, POS & PPO. All plans are open access with no PCP or specialist referral requirements.

For more information about how to secure an Association Health Plan for your company, contact your broker or Prominence Health Plan at PHP-GroupQuotes@uhsinc.com.
Thank you to our 2021 Sponsors:
We are constantly updating our contact list so If there is another member of your team who would benefit from this information, please let us know! Email updated contact information to: membership@nevadabuilders.org. Thank you!
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