Ironworker Safety Performance Is TOPS in INDUSTRY

AUGUST 2014

Ironworker Safety Performance is TOPS IN INDUSTRY

California Erectors 4 In Memoriam 8 Project Safety Successes 15

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Volume 114 | AUGUST 2014 | Number 7 INTERNATIONAL OFFICERS WALTER WISE JOE STANDLEY General President Fourth General Vice President Suite 400 1660 San Pablo Avenue, Suite C 1750 New York Avenue, NW Pinole, CA 94564 FEATURES Washington, DC 20006 p (510) 724-9277 p (202) 383-4810 f (510) 724-1345 f (202) 638-4856 4 California Erectors MARVIN RAGSDALE JOSEPH HUNT Fifth General Vice President General President Emeritus 3003 Dawn Drive 7 In Memory of Our Fallen Brothers Suite 400 Suite 104 1750 New York Avenue, NW Georgetown, TX 78628 10 Iron Worker Members Make a Difference Washington, DC 20006 p (512) 868-5596 p (202) 383-4845 f (512) 868-0823 Ironworkers Pursue OSHA Enforcement f (202) 638-4856 13 DARRELL LABOUCAN ERIC DEAN Sixth General Vice President 15 Project Safety Successes General Secretary #8-205 Chatelain Drive Suite 400 St. Albert, Alberta T8N 5A4 1750 New York Avenue, NW Canada Washington, DC 20006 p (780) 459-3389 p (202) 383-4820 f (780) 459-3308 f (202) 347-2319 BERNARD EVERS JR. RON PIKSA Seventh General Vice President General Treasurer Suite 400 Suite 400 1750 New York Avenue, NW 1750 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20006 Washington, DC 20006 p (202) 383-4851 p (202) 383-4830 f (202) 347-1496 DEPARTMENTS f (202) 383-6483 KENNETH “BILL” DEAN RICHARD WARD Eighth General Vice President Departmental Reports First General Vice President 1445 Washington Road, Suite 1100 25 5964 Dayton Boulevard Washington, PA 15301 Chattanooga, TN 37415 p (724) 229-1110 27 IMPACT p (423) 870-1982 f (724) 229-1119 f (423) 876-0774 28 Lifetime Honorary Members STEPHEN SWEENEY EDWARD J. WALSH Ninth General Vice President Second General Vice President P.O. Box 49 29 Official Monthly Record 505 White Plains Road Westville, NJ 08093 Suite 200 p (856) 456-1156 Tarrytown, NY 10591 f (856) 456-1159 p (914) 332-4430 f (914) 332-4431 RONALD C. GLADNEY General Counsel JAY HURLEY Hartnett Gladney Hetterman, L.L.C. Third General Vice President 4399 Laclede Avenue 191 Old Colony Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108 P.O. Box 96 p (314) 531-1054 S. Boston, MA 02127 f (314) 531-1131 p (617) 268-2382 Headquarters Office: f (617) 268-1394 (202) 383-4868 THE SKY’S THE LIMIT Headquarters Fax (202) 638-4856 On the Cover AUGUST 2014 INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENTS The August edition of The Ironworker is dedicated to Apprenticeship and Training Ironworkers Political recognize some of the many ironworkers, who demonstrated p (202) 383-4870 Action League f (202) 347-5256 p (202) 383-4805 outstanding safety performance and leadership on jobsites f (202) 347-3569 Computer Department throughout the United States and Canada. Additionally, p (202) 383-4886 LU/DC Staff Retirement and many contractors and projects are featured that display the f (202) 383-4895 Shopmen’s Pension Fund Ironworker Safety p (202) 383-4874 skill, productivity and safety performance worthy of national Davis Bacon Office f (202) 628-6469 Performance is p (202) 834-9855 TOPS IN INDUSTRY recognition. California Erectors is one of those contractors, f (202) 393-0273 Magazine p (202) 383-4842 having three generations of ironworker safety performance, Department of Canadian Affairs California Erectors 4 which are on display at the Sacramento Mall. p (780) 459-3389 Mailroom In Memoriam 8 Project Safety Successes 15 f (780) 459-3308 p (202) 383-4855 f (202) 638-1038 20005_IWAug14_2.indd 1 8/5/14 7:08 PM Department of Ornamental, Architectural & Miscellaneous Maintenance and Jurisdiction EDITOR: Scott Malley, 1750 New York Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006 | ASSISTANT to the EDITOR: Nancy Folks Metals (DOAMM) p (202) 383-4860 p (847) 795-1710 f (202) 347-1496 THE IRONWORKER f (847) 795-1713 ISSN:0021163X Published monthly, except for a combined June/July issue, for $15.00 per year by the International Organizing Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers, 1750 New York Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. Department of Reinforcing p (202) 383-4851 20006. Preferred periodicals postage paid at Washington, D.C. and additional mailing offices. Printed on union-made paper. Ironworkers f (202) 347-1496 p (866) 336-9163 Postmasters: Send change of address to Ironworker, 1750 New York Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006 f (386) 736-9618 Safety Canada Agreement Number 40009549. p (202) 383-4829 f (202) 383-6490 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE International Association of Bridge, Shop Department p (202) 383-4846 Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers f (202) 783-3230

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e are all heartened to see the work Our contractors? Never have our contractor W opportunities for our members increase partners been more focused and more co- throughout North America. There is not a bet- operative in eliminating hazards and striving ter indicator than seeing our training programs for zero incidents. And with good reason. ramp up to meet the demand of our industry. You cannot get a job without safety being a, if Probationary, apprentices and trainees have not the, key determining factor. It used to be increased to over 15,000 members; an increase an employer’s Experience Modification Rate of over 25 percent in three years. But growth (EMR) was the determining factor. It has in man-hours and training programs should been replaced by Total Recordable Incidents WALTER WISE not, must not and will not be accompanied by (TRI), which has been expanded to all in- General President a decrease in safety. cidents with some jobs now tracking “near As I sit down to write this article, I have misses.” We have launched a new IMPACT just been informed of our eighth fatality this program to reimburse members if they obtain year. All eight could have been prevented and Safety Trained Supervisor certifications through two involved the tragic loss of a new appren- the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. It tice. Apprentices are eager to learn and eager to will provide ironworkers the opportunity prove themselves, but lack the knowledge and to fill the requirements of a jobsite safety experiences that make us the cantankerous old professional for contractors. veterans we are. That is why we have journeymen-to-apprentice ratios; to teach, to observe When we look out for each other, and to protect apprentices and each other from incidents and tragedies can be eliminated. unintentional acts and consequences. But as the other six tragedies demonstrated, age and You have demonstrated that over the experience also do not constitute a vaccine that last two years with your actions and keeps us safe. your concern for your brother and sister So what is it that keeps us safe? Our training? Without a doubt, safety ironworkers. Your commitment to say permeates every page of the industry-leading something if you see something works. training materials we have developed through IMPACT and the National Fund. Our 150 training centers offer numerous federal and industry qualification and certification cre- Our brother and sister ironworkers? No dentials from welding to rigging to scaffold one stays focused 100 percent of the time and erection to post-tensioning available for jour- safety professionals cannot be everywhere at neyman upgrading. Materials, technology, once; but rarely do we work alone. When we procedures and equipment all evolve. If you look out for each other, incidents and tragedies are not upgrading your skills and knowl- can be eliminated. You have demonstrated that edge, you are posing a risk to yourself and over the last two years with your actions and your brethren. Scan your new membership your concern for your brother and sister iron- card (see back cover). No certifications and no workers. Your commitment to say something if training may soon mean no job. you see something works. Our union? You have the backing of your We have committed more resources and

union to correct unsafe and unaddressed energy than ever in our history to make sure you AUGUST hazards. A recent situation developed where go home safe. So what is it that keeps us safe? All the ironworker foreman refused to make a lift of the above and the love of your family. citing faulty rigging. The supplier was called Thank you for keeping each other safe.

in and recognized that a manufacturing error 2014 would have placed the entire load on two

strands of an eight strand sling and removed it

from service. It was a hundred ton pick. |

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20005_IWAug14_X2.indd 4 8/7/14 12:20 PM Three Generations of Ironworker Safety Performance: California Erectors

Legendary Ironworkers for Three Generations California Erectors, headquartered on the West Coast. Formed in 1964 honed his skills erecting structural steel in Benicia, California, has a unique per- by Vernon “Bud” McEuen, a master all over the United States. Their goal spective on being a union ironworker craftsman, ironworker and member of was to be a premier steel erector on contractor. Dave McEuen, president, a Local 378 (Oakland, Calif.), along with the West Coast and their business second generation of three generations Gene D. Hubbard, former president plan was a simple one; hire the best of union ironworkers, has continued of Henry E. Robertson Steel Erectors, people (union ironworkers), oper- the company policy and practice to California Erectors has a wide range ate with integrity, price the work provide a safe workplace for our union of experience enabling them to handle competitively, meet or beat each ironworkers. California Erectors, any project involving structural steel project schedule, provide the best a 50-year old, AISC Certified Steel or miscellaneous iron in the most quality of workmanship, and most Erector, specializes in large and com- efficient way. Bud was a legendary importantly, provide a safe work place plex structures and bridges located ironworker superintendent who had for their employees. A Personal Dedication to Safety on the Jobsite Bud McEuen was from a large and training programs still used family of ironworkers and had seen today. Those policies/procedures/ many of them injured as a result of programs include: management complacency and lack Employee/management of commitment to safety. Bud was safety committee, also a victim of Developing and implementing that complacency. an Injury and Illness Prevention He suffered an in- Program (IIPP), jury nearly ending Project specific his career when hazardous analysis, an incorrectly in- Near miss and stalled catwalk col- accident investigation, lapsed under him. Site specific safety/ California Erectors establishes foremen Not wanting any training programs, safety committee meetings. of his employees Weekly tailgate Bud McEuen, iron- (jobsite) training, worker member of to suffer the same California Erectors has safely and Local 378 and founder way he did, Bud Daily site inspections, successfully installed well over a mil- of California Erectors. insisted California Drug testing, lion tons of structural/miscellaneous AUGUST Erectors make safety a core value. Third party compliance inspections, steel, millions of bolts, and pounds With his partner’s support and input Weekly program evaluation of weld metal, on over 2,000 projects

from its field personnel, California by management, and located throughout California and 2014 Erectors developed several inno- Mandatory supervisor Northern Nevada. The projects in-

vative safety policies, procedures safety training. clude air craft hangars, airport/train |

20005_IWAug14_X2.indd 5 8/7/14 12:20 PM terminals, auditoriums, bridges, gyms, without a lost-time incident. This is high rise buildings/structures, hospi- the fifth Kaiser Hospital project in tals, hotels, industrial/manufacturing “Excellence in which California Erectors has been Safety” award facilities, office/retail, schools, stadi- from Kaiser recognized for its safety. ums, subterranean structures and a Permanente, variety of other types of steel struc- McCarthy tures. Receiving accolades/awards for and Zurich Insurance. performance and safety from several owners and just about every major general contractor and construction manager on the West Coast, the latest At the awards ceremony, safety award was bestowed in early 2014 at personnel from Kaiser Permanente, a special awards ceremony. California McCarthy Construction and Zurich Erectors received an “Excellence in Insurance presented California Erec- Safety” award from Kaiser Perman- tors with a plaque and congratulated ente, McCarthy and Zurich Insurance, them and the Iron Workers Union for its work on the Kaiser Permanente for their outstanding achievement Replacement Hospital project located in completing 80,000 man-hours on Ironworkers erect Kaiser Hospital without a lost-time incident. in Oakland, California. a very complex and difficult project Carrying on California Erector’s Legacy In its third generation of managing management of California Erectors, as a priority. With the next generation partners, California Erectors contin- consisting of Galen Jaeger, John in place, California Erectors is well ues to enhance those original pro- Konechne and Matt McEuen (Bud’s on its way to preserve Bud McEuen’s grams. When Bud’s sons, Dennis and grandson) have also embraced safety vision for the company. David, bought his partner shares in 1977, he encouraged them to reach out to other stakeholders, such as the Iron Workers Union, Ironworkers Apprenticeship and Training, Cal/ OSHA, the Western Steel Council (its management association), in or- der to help improve upon safety on a corporate and industry-wide level. California Erectors has developed a strong partnership with each of those entities, along with IMPACT and the National Training Fund. As a result of those partnerships, the industry and California Erectors has made great strides in terms of regulatory changes, enhancing and standardizing training and revised 500 Capital Mall, Sacramento. procedures. The next generation of

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Countdown to Zero n January 2012, General President Walter Wise ties stemming from specific hazards and activities. We Icommissioned the “2012 Zero Fatality Campaign” realize workplace fatalities have occurred from many to prevent jobsite fatalities resulting in emotional, other causes, however, the lists on page 23 represent physical and financial hardships to our members and the primary core of hazards and activities labeled “the their families. The commitment by General President deadly dozen.” Walter Wise, General Secretary Eric Dean and General Treasurer Ron Piksa to prevent workplace incidents and increase safety performance remains steadfast and continues in 2014. The Safety and Health Department, National Training Fund and IMPACT work together to develop new programs, webinars and other forums to address safety and health issues affecting our members and contractors. The campaign slogan “SEE SOMETHING—SAY SOMETHING!” has been labeled on hardhat stickers, gang-box stickers and posters distributed to local unions and training facilities. The focus of the campaign is to target the deadly dozen hazardous activities contributing to the highest percentage of fatalities and disabling injuries to our members. Decade after decade, the International Association has observed incident trends and primary causation factors for fatali-

In Memoriam to our Members Who Lost Their Lives on the Jobsite 2014

he International Association of Bridge, Struc- affect our members. Additionally, our general officers Ttural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers’ participate in industry forums and meetings that pertain general officers, district council and local union offi- to safety and health matters. cers, members, owners and contractors throughout the When the Iron Workers Union suffers the loss of a United States and Canada are extremely saddened when member, General President Wise issues a fatality no- a report of a workplace fatality occurs. The August edi- tice to all district councils, local unions and training tion of The Ironworker is dedicated to honor the memory facilities throughout the United States and Canada to of the eight members who lost their lives on the jobsite express his heartfelt sympathy and his pledge to con- in 2014. The Iron Workers take great pride in building tinue to work to get every member home safe. our nations’ bridges, buildings and other structures, and As a follow-up to every fatality and disabling inju- deeply regret the loss of these eight members. General ry, the Safety and Health Department, National Train-

President Walter Wise, General Secretary Eric Dean ing Fund and IMPACT work together to develop any AUGUST and General Treasurer Ron Piksa are committed to the necessary programs or practices to help prevent reoc- safety and training departments to prevent workplace currence. The fatality notices on the following pages, fatalities and disabling injuries. On many occasions dur- sent as a tribute by General President Wise, serve as

ing the past year, the general officers have been directly a reminder to our commitment to the 2014 ZERO 2014 involved in meetings with the Occupational Safety and Fatality Campaign, the deadly dozen hazards and the

Health Administration to address regulatory issues that duty to “SEE SOMETHING—SAY SOMETHING! |

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eneral President Walter Wise is saddened to report the death G of the eight union brothers, killed while working on the job in 2014. Their lives and deaths should serve to inspire us in our continued commitment to “Zero Fatalities” with safety as our number one priority. No brother or sister ironworker should die at work. “SEE SOMETHING—SAY SOMETHING!” Hazard awareness and intervention is how we can protect each other and ourselves. In their memories, let us commit ourselves to preventing another tragedy.

Jose Dario Suarez March 12, 1958 — January 28, 2014

Jose Dario Suarez of Local 482 (Austin, Tex.) States and was granted citizenship in 1986. In was killed on the job on January 28, 2014. 1996, he became very interested in welding and Jose is survived by his wife, Raquel Soto; started as an assistant to get his license, which children, Ruben Dario, Lucila and Raquel Su- paved the way for his future as an ironworker. arez. He dedicated his earlier days to the ranch, He was a kind, big-hearted man who enjoyed being a young amateur at rodeos. Then by eco- every moment and stage in life. He was always nomic necessity, he emigrated to the United full of joy and energy.

Daniel Côté July 13, 1976 – March 5, 2014

David Varga September 20, 1967 — May 23, 2014

David Varga of Local 1 (Chicago) was killed while Varga; father, Kenneth Varga; stepchildren, Raymond working on the job on May 23, 2014. Theodore and Theodora Ann; sister; Charlene Gor- Brother Varga had been a member of Local 1 since don; brothers, Barry Varga and Brian Varga; niece, July 1987. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia M. Chrystal Gordon and many dear friends.

James Eiflander October 9, 1962 — May 31, 2014

James Eiflander of Local 17 (Cleveland) was killed loughby; grandson, Gregory Bambic; brothers, while working on the job on May 31, 2014. John (Sharon), Bill and Dave; a host of nieces Brother Eiflander had been a member of and nephews; and former husband to Christina Local 17 since September 1996. He is survived “Tina” Villella. He was a proud ironworker and by his children, Jaimee and Anthony of Wil- was devoted to his work. 8

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Dennis A. Roth February 18, 1959 — June 2, 2014

Dennis A. Roth of Local 155 (Fresno, Calif.) was and vice president. Dennis is survived by killed while working on the job on June 2, 2014. Vicki, his wife of 24 years; daughter, Taylor; A 35-year member of Local 155, Brother son, Christopher; parents, Joseph and Nancy Roth formally held many positions within Roth; sister, Teresa Hansen and husband the local, such as; convention delegate, Jim; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and executive board member, recording secretary many dear friends.

Robert Carrasco November 2, 1989 – July 9, 2014

Robert Carrasco of Local 433 (Los Angeles) Alyssa, his mother Dolores and his sister died from injuries sustained while working Rebecca. He was devoted to his family, full of on the job. life and energy and will be remembered for Robert is survived by his 7-year old son his infectious smile. He was proud to be an Robert “Bubba” Carrasco, 9 month old ironworker and believed he was helping to daughter Scarlett Carrasco, his girlfriend build America.

Theodore “TJ” Merry November 17, 1982 – July 21, 2014

Theodore “TJ” Merry of Local 86 (Seattle) was great outdoors of the Pacific Northwest. Those killed while working on the job on July 21, 2014. who knew TJ say they will miss his helpful TJ is survived by his partner and wife, and caring nature. He was a hard worker who Christie and two young children, Natalie and was extremely proud to be an ironworker and Jacob. He was a family man who enjoyed the member of Local 86.

Eric David Roach December 5, 1991 – July 25, 2014

Eric Roach of Local Union 10 (Kansas City, He is also survived by the love of his life, Cas- Mo.) was killed while working on the job on sidee Sikes and multiple friends, too numerous July 25, 2014. to mention and several aunts, uncles, cousins Eric is survived by his parents, Billy and and his best canine friend, Brandy. Eric loved Anna Roach; brothers: Michael and his wife his career as an ironworker, joining his father

Darcy, Daniel and his wife Heather, Patrick and three of his brothers in the industry. Eric AUGUST and his wife Melissa, and Andrew; maternal was an avid hunter and fisherman, skier, any- grandparents, John and Maria Brysky; paternal thing that took him outdoors. Everyone knew grandmother, Katherine Smith; nephew and him as a loving, loyal and selfless person who

nieces: Clara, Abby, Braxton, Destin and Arwen. always brought a smile to those he was around. 2014

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“SEE SOMETHING – SAY SOMETHING” by Scott Mason, Local 118 (Sacramento) cott Mason, Local 118 (Sac- and ordered them to be replaced Sramento), was supervising a without further use. 161,000-pound critical pick and Scott Mason stated, “I believe noticed the rigging equipment was and preach that ‘SEE SOME- improper and stopped the hoist. THING – SAY SOMETHING’ is His employer was sold some im- a great saying, but it works better properly manufactured one-inch, if you live it! When you say some- eight-part braided wire rope slings. thing and you are not comfortable After the first use by another trades- with the answer, then SAY SOME- person on the project, only two THING – DO SOMETHING! I do of the four braids were taking the this not only for my brothers and entire load, causing the braids to sisters but for the people that stand separate in the eye. Project person- behind them you don’t see… fam- nel repeatedly told Scott this was ily and friends!” normal for these types of chokers and prompted him to continue to make the hoist because “the other Scott Mason, Local 118 (Sacramento). tradesmen on the project had done it.” Scott is a “qualified rigger” and Scott Mason, Local did not accept the answers, and re- system, the manufactur- 118 supervises quested the rigging be inspected by ers certified rigging in- l61,000 pound lift. the manufacturer’s certified rigging spector determined the inspector. After a thorough inves- rigging assembly was tigation of the eight-part braided manufactured incorrectly,

Ironworker Denis Paquette Gets a Grip on Fall Protection enis Paquette, Local 786 (Sud- As pictured, the “VERSA-GRIP” D bury, Ontario) has developed fall arrest system easily attaches to the “VERSA-GRIP” fall arrest column flanges as a suitable and system that is designed for easy portable anchorage point for per- attachment to structural col- forming steel erection activities. umns as a portable anchorage de- Determining anchorage points for vise. The VERSA-GRIP fall arrest systems is an important REEL is a hand-operated consideration that must be ad- reel that holds 30 feet of dressed prior to the erection pro- 3/8” diameter galvanized cess. The “VERSA-GRIP” fall arrest 7x7x7 wire rope cable system can be raised to the appro- and easily extends as a priate height to help reduce the free horizontal lifeline. fall distance if a fall were to occur.

20005_IWAug14_X2.indd 10 8/7/14 12:20 PM Congratulations to Denis Pa- protect ironworkers from fall haz- industry and safety devices have quette for his efforts to design the ards in the workplace. Some of the been designed by union ironwork- “VERSA-GRIP” fall arrest system to best innovations in the ironworker ers like Denis Paquette.

Larry Bustos Honored “Safety Champion” on Point Thomson Project

Larry Bustos, Local 751 (An- Larry Bustos, Local in what he does. Larry’s work area chorage) ironworker for Universal 751, receives “Safety was extremely clean, organized Welding, headquartered in North Champion award.” and all steel members are stra- Pole, Alaska, was honored as “ Safe- tegically laid out to help prevent ty Champion” on the Point Thom- material handling hazards and in- son project for his efforts to develop cidents. Larry has been observed and implement a Job Safety Analy- on multiple occasions reviewing sis (JSA). To the Point Thomson the project JSA and tasks with project, a JSA is a systematic pro- other ironworker crewmembers cess for identifying: while taking a methodical approach to completing every task 1. Basic job steps of work If you were to walk onto Lar- safely. These behaviors have a to be performed. ry’s jobsite area, you would notice cascading effect throughout the a few things. First, you wouldn’t ironworker crew and it’s resulted 2. Potential hazards for be able to get inside of the exclu- in safe work activities, high qual- each of those steps. sion zone without reviewing the ity of work and morale of the crew. crew’s jobsite JSA implemented by Thank you Larry for taking so 3. Appropriate actions for Larry Bustos. Second, you would much pride in your work! reducing those hazards. notice how much pride Larry has

Jeff Norris, Canadian safety coordinator Jeff Norris Hired and district council representative of Western Canada. as Safety Coordinator district council representative of ordinator/training instructor of Western Canada to work closely Local 720 from 2001-2011 and with the Iron Workers Inter- returned to the field from 2011- national Safety and Health De- 2013 working as an ironworker/ partment to address safety and welder where he earned the In- regulatory initiatives throughout dustrial Construction Crew Su- Canada. Jeff Norris was initiated pervisor (ICCS) designation. into Local 720 (Edmonton, Al- Throughout his career, Jeff berta) in 1987, completing the has served on numerous appren- apprenticeship program with the ticeship and safety and health distinction of “Top Apprentice.” committees. Jeff is currently com-

He completed the three-year ap- pleting studies at the University AUGUST prenticeship program in the weld- of Alberta, Management De- er trade in 1995. He has worked velopment Program, as well as

ffective April 14, 2014, Jeff on various projects throughout working toward National Con- ENorris was appointed Ca- his career as a journeyman and struction Safety Officer Program 2014 nadian safety coordinator and supervisor. Jeff worked as the co- (NCSO) certification.

20005_IWAug14_X2.indd 11 8/7/14 12:20 PM Local 401 and Steel Erectors Association of Philadelphia Host Industry Safety Event usan Dachowski of Northwest coordinator, showcased the Local pliance officers eager to learn about SErectors Inc., headquartered 401 training facility and provided Subpart R and the ironworking in- in Ambler, Pennsylvania, and vice instruction on the ironworkers dustry. Having Mark Thomas from president of the Steel Erectors As- signal person and qualified riggers IMPACT present was invaluable. He sociation of Philadelphia and Vi- training programs. was very engaging with, not only the cinity, orchestrated a two-day safety In a letter to General President ironworkers, but also the contractors conference in conjunction with Walter Wise, Susan Dachowski stated, and the OSHA officers. We cannot Frank Marsh, apprenticeship coor- say enough to compliment the many dinator of Local 401 (Philadelphia), great things IMPACT has to offer Mark Thomas, eastern director for our companies. We look forward to IMPACT and Jim Touey, regional introducing our membership and our labor liaison for OSHA. This event alliance to additional learning oppor- was established in cooperation tunities in the future.” with OSHA as part of their alliance Local 401 training to OSHA agreement with the agency to help Presentation at Local 401 on the compliance officers. improve safety performance. Dur- “Deadly Dozen Hazards.” ing the two-day safety event, Steve Rank, executive director of safety “Jim Touey, our OSHA labor liaison, and health, provided a presentation has received nothing but positive on the “Ironworkers Deadly Dozen” feedback from his personnel and hazards with over 100 attendees. their experience. All in all, it was a Frank Marsh, Local 401 apprentice great instructional day for the com-

District Council of Eastern Canada & Local 711 Montreal Provide Hands-On Safety Training acques Dubois, president of and rigging, scaffolding erection Jacques Dubois J the District Council of East- displays engineered and dismantling, and reinforcing ern Canada, has made safety and stanchion posts. steel assembly. Miscellaneous or- health training an integral part namental iron and stairway erec- of the apprenticeship training tion are additional disciplines program. The District Council that ironworker apprentices are of Eastern Canada exists in or- taught at the training facility. der to ensure a higher level of competence, safety, decency and working relations throughout its territory. The primary mission of their officers is to protect Their training facility and improve the condition of their is equipped with state of members while fostering the best the art mock-up systems, relationships with their employ- allowing apprentices to ers. Over 4,000 members are part learn the safe manner to of a highly trained, qualified and perform hot-work opera- Apprentice safety training at versatile workforce. tions, material handling the Montreal training facility.

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General President Walter Wise Submits Petitions to State-Approved OSHA Plans

n an effort to raise the stan- ers included representatives from 6. Requirements for dard of safety performance for the International Association of Post-Tensioning Activities reinforcing steel ironworkers, I Bridge, Structural, Ornamental 7. Fall Protection General President Walter Wise sub- and Reinforcing Iron Workers, Requirements mitted a letter to the Assistant Sec- Ironworker Management Pro- retary of Labor for the Occupational gressive Action Cooperative Trust 8. Requirements for Formwork Safety and Health Administration (IMPACT), National Association and False Work Stability (OSHA) urging the agency to adopt of Reinforcing Steel Contractors, 9. Training Requirements new safety OSHA standards to pro- Concrete Reinforcing Steel Insti- tect workers in the reinforcing steel tute, Post Tensioning Institute, The California Occupational Safe- industry. Subsequent to this letter, Western Steel Council, Depart- ty and Health Standards Board could President Wise has submitted peti- ment of Reinforcing Ironwork- tions to California, Oregon, Wash- ers Advisory Committee and the be the first of many states OSHA ington, and Michigan to adopt new Center for Construction Research plans to adopt new reinforcing steel safety standards for reinforcing and Training. and post-tensioning standards. The steel and post-tensioning activities. board considered President Wise’s These states operate under the pro- Key Safety Provisions petition and the recommendations visions of “State-Approved OSHA for Reinforcing Steel of the division and board staff, and Plans” that have the authority to and Post Tensioning the petition was granted to convene adopt safety and health standards a representative advisory committee aside from federal OSHA. For many 1. Requirements for Safe decades serious incidents trends Jobsite Access and to consider proposed amendments and fatalities have occurred in the Layout of Reinforcing to the current California OSHA reinforcing industry without ade- Material and Equipment 1712 Standard. This industry adviso- quate safety standards to protect our 2. Written Notifications Prior ry committee is expected to convene members. The initiative to pursue to Commencement of in August or September of 2014. federal OSHA and state OSHA plans Reinforcing Steel Activities The Safety and Health Department to adopt new standards will help to 3. Stability Requirements for for the Iron Workers International expedite the regulatory process. Vertical and Horizontal worked closely with the Department Included in President Wise’s Columns, Walls, and Other of Reinforcing, and the industry co- petitions to directors of the state Reinforcing Assemblies alition of reinforcing steel stakehold- OSHA plans are references to the ers to participate in the California

4. Requirements for AUGUST recently revised American Nation- Impalement Protection OSHA Advisory Committee, and al Standards Institute – ANSI A10.9 and Custody pursue new safety standards for our Concrete and Masonry Standard, of Impalement Covers members and contractors. Our pur-

and proposed language developed by the “Industry Coalition of Re- 5. Requirements for Hoisting suit of new reinforcing steel safety 2014 and Rigging Reinforcement standards with other state-approved

inforcing Steel Stakeholders.” The

Assemblies OSHA plans will continue in 2014. |

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General Secretary Eric Dean Receives Important Clarifications from OSHA

ric Dean, general secretary, ator (third party)” for purposes of 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC – Cranes and Steve Rank, execu- ensuring that signalpersons meet and Derricks in Construction Stan- Etive director of safety and qualification requirements also pro- dard to help avoid unnecessary health, have established several vide training regarding “qualified third-party evaluation costs. meetings with the Occupational rigger” status? Safety and Health Administration OSHA Agrees with Iron (OSHA) to obtain clarification on Answer: Yes, but the employer Workers – Rescinds critical safety and regulatory is- is responsible for ensuring that any Previous Interpretation sues affecting the International As- employee who rigs material is a on Fabrication Issue sociation and our industry. Some qualified rigger. The employer may consider determinations made by On March 19, 2014, Jim Mad- of these issues have continued to a third party, such as completion dux, director of O S HA’s Directorate result in workplace confusion and of a joint labor-management ap- of Construction Office responded to costly delays. The following are prenticeship training program, in General Secretary Dean on another highlights of these clarifications ad- assessing whether an employee is in a long-awaited clarification pertain- dressed to General Secretary Dean fact a “qualified rigger.” ing to shop-installed continuous from OSHA. The International Association is bent plate on structural members. pleased the agency has recognized In 2003, the previous administra- Recognition of the quality of the Iron Worker JATCs tion issued an OSHA interpreta- Ironworker JATC Training as an independent entity to provide tion that shop-installed continuous for Qualified Riggers qualified rigger and signalperson bent plate on structural members On March 18, 2014, Jim Mad- training programs throughout the constituted a tripping hazard and a dux, director of O S HA’s Directorate country. The agency’s issuance of violation of the OSHA 1926.754(c) of Construction Office, respond- this important clarification will (1) Standard. Maddux stated in his ed to General Secretary Dean on help to avoid unnecessary certifica- response letter, “OSHA agrees to a long-awaited clarification that tion costs provided by other enti- rescind the letter because in it, the OSHA recognizes our joint ap- ties. As with all training programs agency incorrectly applies a provision prenticeship training committees administered through JATCs, the of Subpart R – Steel Erection.” (JATCs) as a “qualified evaluator OSHA Act requires the employer to Once again, the International (third party)” to provide “qualified ensure that any employee who rigs Association is pleased the agency rigger” and “signal person” training materials is a “qualified rigger.” has recognized an incorrect inter- under the 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC It is important for project own- pretation and issued a formal letter – Cranes and Derricks in Construc- ers, controlling contractors, signa- that rescinds the previous admin- tion Standard. The following is the tory contractors and other entities istration’s position. It is important question and answer excerpt from to receive this letter from OSHA, for steel fabricators, project owners, O S HA’s response letter. and the agency’s determination controlling contractors, signatory that our JATCs are recognized as a contractors and other entities to re- Question: Can a labor-manage- “qualified evaluator (third party)” ceive this letter from OSHA to help ment joint apprenticeship training to provide “qualified rigger” and prevent any further confusion that program that is a “qualified evalu- “signal person” training under the can result in costly project delays. 14

20005_IWAug14_X2.indd 14 8/7/14 12:21 PM Across North America: Project. Safety. Success. Rebar International, Inc.: Locals 377 and 378 Demonstrate Safety Skills on BART Silicon Valley Project

ebar International, Inc., headquartered in Edge- R wood, Washington, was founded in 1983. Under the leadership of Jodie Behrendt, president, Chris Lloyd, ironworker general manager for Northern California, Greg Slavit, ironworker operation manager, Mike Cadle, Local 377 and Local 378 ironworkers installing ironworker general manager for the Pacific Northwest, 10 miles of subterranean rebar. Steve Sandy, ironworker field superintendent for North- ern California, and Dave Otey, ironworker regional safety manager, many projects have been completed Columns – Safely erecting and guying single, double with outstanding safety performance. and triple barrel columns. Their mission statement is being on time, on budget, and committed to operating a safe, financially sound business. These characteristics and their track record is what caught the eye of Skanska, Shimmick, Herzog, for the VTA Bart Silicon Valley Berryessa Extension project. Rebar In- ternational, Inc. was awarded the contract for placing the reinforcing steel over 10 miles with two BART Extension Stations from Fremont, California to San Jose, California. Rebar International has a history of being able to mobi- lize ironworkers locally as well as internationally. The VTA BART Extension Silicon Valley is a $772 million dollar project with a demanding rebar placement schedule re- quiring the safety and experience of Rebar International, Inc. The ironworkers of Locals 377 (San Francisco) and 378 (Oakland) have achieved over “17,000 man-hours without a recordable or lost-time injury.” AUGUST » Project Safety Challenges form Reinforcing Steel Placement: 10 miles of subterranean, Elevated bridge – 3,000 Four top down bridges.

2014 at grade and elevated feet long. Column’s – double work areas. Bent caps on 3,000-foot & triple barrel #14s.

23,000 tons of bridge – #14’s at 35,000 | Stations, (2) – poured in reinforcing steel. pound each. place and structural. 15

20005_IWAug14_X2.indd 15 8/7/14 12:21 PM Dave Otey, member of Local 416 (Los Angeles) and the regional safety manager for Rebar International, Inc., brings a success story of achieving a .57 Experience Modification Rating from his previous employer. Dave states, “Rebar In- ternational’s commitment to the principals of safety, productivity and quality reminds me of a quote from Coach John Wooden of UCLA, ‘Success is never final, and failure is never fatal. It’s courage that counts.’ I couldn’t be prouder of the Rebar International team and of what we do, who we Dave Otey, Local 416 and regional safety represent, and what we are committed to!” A fine example manager for Rebar International. to all the reinforcing ironworkers and contractors that rebar safety is part of our job, and can be achieved!

» Quality Work Force Safety Manager Safety at Enclos Corp. and MISSION ZERO

Makes Visible Difference Enclos now includes a QWSFM on every project. The Enclos Corp., based in Eagan, Minnesota, has worked role of the QWFSM is to ensure quality and safety in En- diligently to become a safety leader in the curtain-wall clos’ workforce and in the installation of façade units. industry throughout the United States. Enclos has con- The QWFSM works closely with the superintendent to sistently employed a strong union workforce, generally provide detailed orientations, additional training, safety ranging from 150 to 300 union ironworkers. The mission auditing, safety equipment and inspections in all matters statement of Enclos Corp., “To Enclose the World’s Finest relating to the safe work practices of field personnel. The Buildings with the World’s Finest Curtain-Walls,” could role is also an integral part in helping to assure quality continue, “with the Finest Workforce and Safest Methods installation of the building facades. Each of the QWFSM’s Possible.” Safety has always been one of the company’s core is either a journeyman ironworker or journeyman glazier values and Enclos is committed to continual improvement with a minimum of 15 years’ experience. Having a sea- throughout its operations, with safety being no exception. soned field professional in this role has proven to be key In 2010, Enclos began a complete overhaul of its safety sys- in the success of this position, due to the ease in which tem and incorporated some major changes to how work communication takes place among the crew. There is the in the field was performed. The introduction of MISSION mutual respect coming from being part of a union trade, ZERO, and the development of a new field safety position without the intimidation factor of what many might view (quality work force safety Manager or QWFSM), has had as the “safety c op.” Everything from training to daily hud- a tremendous effect on the overall safety performance of dles is conducted at the professional level of journeyman the company. Last year the field workforce completed over to journeyman, and in the case of journeyman to appren- 365,000 work hours without a lost-time injury. tice as part of the mentoring process. The QWFSM works side-by-side with the project superintendent to champion the Enclos C or p.’s MISSION ZERO program. The MISSION ZERO campaign was initially implemented to celebrate the Enclos commitment to an incident-free work environment and to Enclos Corp. – San reinforce the goal of zero incidents and Francisco General injuries. MISSION ZERO has grown Hospital with Local to mean more than just a dedication 377 (San Francisco). to having an incident-free workplace;

20005_IWAug14_X2.indd 16 8/7/14 12:21 PM it also incorporates the aspect of ZERO TOLERANCE ing, including multiple curtain-wall systems, rain screen of safety violations and unsafe work practices. Most metal panels, structural precast panels and louvers. The recently, the MISSION ZERO campaign has grown to ironworkers of Local 22 worked diligently to complete include ZERO DROP. Since the work the field staff per- the Wishard project with numerous critical lift picks, forms is from heights, Enclos has made the conscious over 100,000 man-hours and no lost-time incidents. decision to incorporate a tool tether program to reduce Enclos Corp. at John Hancock Observatory the potential for struck-by incidents due to dropped » tools or materials. Enclos is committed to putting with Local 1 (Chicago) and Local 63 (Chicago) ZERO at the core of their projects, making a VISIBLE Working high above the Chicago skyline, the John DIFFERENCE in how they do business. Hancock Observatory project was the first to incorporate » How are Enclos and Ironworkers the new ZERO DROP program. This unit is a new obser- Performing Today? vatory attraction that tilts out over the edge of the building at a 30 degree angle, giving a bird’s eye view of the street be- In addition to a significant decrease in lost-time in- low. The team on this project did the full installation with cidents, the goals of the MISSION ZERO program have no debris netting and minimal foot traffic control on the been influential towards the improvement of other lead- ground below. Working 1,000 feet in the air, all tools and ing indicator aspects of the Enclos’ safety program. The material were tethered. Once the unit was built, the demo- company has seen dramatic improvements in audit/ lition of the existing façade and the setting of the new unit inspection documentation and corrections, better inci- were completed in only seven days without incident. dent investigation (root cause determination and cor- rection), and better communication with the few workers who have sustained minor injuries on their projects. Overall, the changes to their safety program have made ZERO a reality on several of their projects. Patrick Flannery and Mike Mussatto, Local 63, Enclos Corp. and Local 22 (Indianapolis) » and Adam Sacramento Project Highlights: Wishard Hospital, and Neil Martinez, Local Indianapolis, Ind. 1, assemble the TILT unit The recently completed Wishard Hospital in India- at the John Hancock Observatory. napolis, Indiana is one of Enclos’ east coast projects that truly embraced the MISSION ZERO program. The building consists of over a dozen different wall systems and façade elements making up the enclosure of the build-

» Enclos Corp. at the San Francisco General Hospital with Local 377

The San Francisco General Marvin Adams and Hospital project for Enclos also Alan Holmes, Local 22, exemplifies the impact of the maneuvering one of MISSION ZERO campaign. The AUGUST several successful and combination crew of ironwork- safe critical picks made ers and glaziers completed over using two tower cranes

100 swing stage movements and

at Wishard Hospital. 2014 Nick Fraizer helps out approximately 38,000 work hours

in the swing stage. without a single incident during |

20005_IWAug14_X2.indd 17 8/7/14 12:21 PM the 15-month duration of the project. The crew really The MISSION ZERO program continues to be a liv- pulled together to solve some unique access issues as ing, breathing program for Enclos and to evolve based shown in the swing stage application. on information gathered during investigations and through the input from team Swing stage application: The crew members across the country. installs a metal panel sheeting Enclos Corp. is dedicated to system 75 feet over open courtyards making the goal of ZERO In- on either side of a roof walkway at cidents, Tolerance and Drops, SFGH. Gustavo Diez, Local 378, Jose the standard on all their proj- Guzman, Glaziers Local 718, Denver ects. The elements of this value- Miller (in JLG lift), Glaziers Local 718, added program are what give Justin Swecker, Local 378, Patrick them THE VISIBLE DIFFER- Jennings, Local 377 and ground man ENCE as safety leaders in the David Downey, Local 377. curtainwall industry.

Midwest Steel and » Midwest Steel Ironworkers Recognized at Chrysler Shop Project Ironworker Safety Culture Recognized by Project Owners “I just wanted to write you a letter on your crew. It has been a pleasure to work with everyone that Midwest Steel The Midwest Steel safety culture starts from the top has brought onto the Chrysler SHAP 2014 “UF” Paint Shop with President Gary R. Broad. Gary is adamant about Mid- project. Your crew works in a professional manner and west Steel’s commitment to safety and is actively involved keeps safety to the top of their work habits. It has been my in after hour safety conference calls with the field mem- experience that when dealing with a lot of steel contractors bers, onsite visits and a zero tolerance approach to any it’s a constant battle to keep them working safely. However deviation to the site-specific safety plan for every project. this is not the case with Midwest Steel. Your management Midwest Steel’s on-site safety supervisors understand their has set the bar high and the crews have risen to the chal- role on every project. At first introduction, they inform the lenge. It’s obvious that Jared and his team understand the customer of their commitment to safety. They share their importance of not only doing quality work, but also provid- personal phone number, inform the customer that they are ing that quality work in a safe manner. You and your crew there to help make their job easier and are visually available are the example of how work on this project should be done. on the jobsite everyday. They demonstrate their availabil- Again thank you for you and your crew. Please ity, train the field workers on safe work practices through- express to all of them my thanks for the job they are out the day and work with all trades closely related to the doing on the project.” ironworker scope of work. –Chrysler Safety Director

» Steps taken to provide a safe working environment for Midwest Steel team:

1. Site specific safety plan is 5. Random audits performed by 10. Proper PPE provided established before the project director of safety. for all tasks. begins. 6. Random drug testing. 11. Job safety analysis 2. Safety professional on site to 7. Engineered blue rope fall for each task. coordinate efforts of project protection system. 12. Weekly toolbox talks. superintendents. 8. Stretch/flex program. 13. Incentive luncheons/ 3. Awareness banners displayed safety bingo. at the project site. 9. Daily written equipment inspection. 18 4. Daily/weekly audits completed.

20005_IWAug14_X2.indd 18 8/7/14 12:21 PM year member of Local Century Steel Erectors 3 (Pittsburgh) and has Century Steel Erectors, headquartered in Dravos- served as the president of the National Erec- burg, Pennsylvania, was founded by President Donn tors Association (pre- Taylor, on June 1, 1983. Century Steel Erectors is com- decessor to TAUC), as mitted to the concept of safety and the pursuit of ZERO well as the president of incidents as their company policy is to provide and the Iron Worker Em- maintain the safest possible working conditions for all ployers Association of ironworkers. Century Steel Erectors has demonstrated Western Pennsylvania safety performance earning them safety awards and rec- (IWEA). He was one of ognition on several projects. the original management trustees of IM- PACT and has held positions on many joint labor/management committees. Over the last 30 years, Century Steel has changed Local 3 iron- the Pittsburgh skyline, building large and notable workers erect structures such as CNG Tower (32 stories); PNC PNC project in Three (23 stories); Heinz Field, home of the Pittsburgh Pittsburgh. Steelers; Consol Energy Arena, home to the Pittsburgh Penguins; world-renowned Children’s Hospital; as well as many other local attractions including the Meadows and Rivers Casinos; and a variety of industrial and commercial structures. Century Steel Erectors has been a recipient of the Jack Daley Safety Award every year since Century Steel has grown over the years to have the its inception by the IWEA. Engineering News Record distinction of being an AISC Advanced Certified Steel has also ranked Century Steel as one of the top 25 steel Erector, Pre-Cast Institute Qualified Erector and offers erectors in America for the last twenty-plus years. steel erection, precast, industrial maintenance, rig- Century Steel is currently erecting the new headquarters ging, heavy hauling and crane rental services in Penn- building for PNC Bank in Pittsburgh. This structure sylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. Donn is a proud 57- will reach a finished height of 40 stories. AUGUST

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20005_IWAug14_X2.indd 19 8/7/14 12:21 PM PSC ironworkers safely assemble tower crane.

Ironworkers Demonstrate Skills for PSC Crane & Rigging PSC Crane & Rigging, headquartered in Piqua, Ohio, has more than 75 years and four generations of family ownership. Ironworkers for PSC Crane & Rigging have been providing high quality, professional machinery moving, rigging, and crane assembly and disassembly throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Through precision and care, PSC Crane & Rigging has safely moved machinery, me- chanical units, sculptures and similar objects weighing hundreds of tons with specially designed equipment. With cranes up to 165 tons and gantry systems up to 500 tons, certified and OSHA-trained ironworker riggers have demonstrated their skills during the assembly and disassembly of various types of cranes.

» A Message from the President of PSC Crane & Rigging

“I realized that in today’s business environment due to the speed of smart phones, emails, social net- working and all the other items with screens, we don’t take the time anymore to just sit and listen to those that are important to us. There is a huge value to be gained from face to face conversations about life and family with co-team members and employees; sim- 20

20005_IWAug14_X2.indd 20 8/7/14 12:21 PM ply to gain a better understanding why they chose to consume our days – I’m going to take a day every so work for PSC and more importantly, to learn some- often and turn those devices off, go sit down with a thing new about them and their life experiences cre- team member for 15 minutes and ask our employees ates value. Rather than allowing all the impersonal how their life i s .” fast-paced, business and social driven interruptions –James R. Sever, president/CEO

Ironworkers for Northwest Erectors, Inc. Make Fall Protection Part of their Job Northwest Erectors has been providing an alter- native method of erection for owners and construction managers since 1997, when they developed and engineered their own bolt on, post and cable system. The use of this “stanchion post” system has been very successful in keeping ironworkers safe and their company in compliance with the safety requirements of the project. The use of retractable lifeline systems is also used for the protection of the connectors. The project of a three-floor addition for meeting hall and office space in the Philadelphia market, the requirement for 6-foot fall protection was implemented and produced over 3,000 man- hours without any incidents.

Local 401 ironworkers safely erect Franklin Institute Science Museum Addition. Congregation Rodeph Shalom project. AUGUST

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20005_IWAug14_X2.indd 21 8/7/14 12:21 PM Local 771 Ironworkers on Saskatoon Agrium Project Overcome Challenges to Achieve Safety Performance Darrell LaBoucan, director of Canadian affairs; Colin Daniels, business manager, Local 771 (Regina, Saskatch- ewan); and Gary Truhn, vice president and general manager for PCL Industrial Constructors, Inc.; established a job inspection and interview meeting with ironworkers at veyors, process equipment in the mill, and product stor- the Agrium jobsite to address any potential safety issues. age facilities. The team will also install new mill building After two days of interviews, ironworkers provided infor- extensions to house the new process equipment. This mation to improve safety and productivity on the project. unique building is comprised of a wood-based structure During the two days of meetings, Darrell LaBoucan and of manufactured “glulam” components. Glued laminated Colin Daniels addressed over 530 ironworkers. Many of timber, also called Glulam, encompasses a number of lay- these ironworkers on the project are from local unions ers of dimensioned timber, bonded together with durable, throughout Canada and the United States. moisture-resistant structural adhesives. Ironworkers of PCL and Local 771 are proud to be part of the largest Local 771 have constructed many of these types of struc- structural job in Saskatchewan’s history. PCL Industrial tures across the province in the past eight years. Ironwork- Management Inc., in a joint venture partnership with ers also erected over 1,100 feet of pipe rack. SNC-Lavalin Inc., was awarded a contract for Agrium’s The Iron Workers only had one lost-time incidents Vanscoy Potash Plant approximately 40 kilometers (25 (LTI), which is a testament to the commitment to miles) southwest of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. safety, management and the union placed on the proj- The Agrium project has employed 575 ironworkers ect. Ironworkers also made up the high-angle rescue erecting over 20,000 tons of structural steel and 2,500 team. PCL trained the members for this duty and kept tons of electrical modules and conveyor galleries. Iron- them trained for the duration of the project. The Iron workers received over 120,000 individual pieces of iron Workers also have a dedicated horizontal-like line crew transported that required 987 truckloads. Ironworkers trained for installation and weekly inspection and relo- used 850,000 bolt assemblies (over 500 tons) to complete cation as the worked progressed. the project. The erection and lay down areas utilized two Ironworkers used tool lanyards on all tools 440-ton, two 250-ton, two 230-ton, one 200-ton and one while at elevation. The erection of the structure tower crane. Additionally, 12 rough terrain cranes rang- was also challenged by other craft working ing from 60-ton to 130-ton capacities were also used. around the erection and in the swing path of the PCL’s scope of work includes modifications to the erecting cranes. The Iron Workers’ biggest challenge mine’s underground loading pocket, raw ore hoist, con- was the Saskatchewan weather. They endured two very cold winters, winds that would not allow safe erection, rain, lightning and a couple of tornado threats. The erection ran for seven days a week, 20 hours a day. Special thanks to the members from throughout Canada and the United States, who made the project another safety success and another good example of the skills of union ironworkers. At the conclusion of the two days of jobsite meetings, Gary Truhn complimented the safety and productivity of the ironworkers on this project. 22

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See Something! Say Something! Dozen HAZARDS SHOP Lack of protective eye- leathers, gloves, wear, hearing conservation and other personal protective equipment. Improper signals, communication and clearances. Exposure to heat illness and dehydration. Hazards pertaining to use of overhead rail Hazards pertaining to use of forklifts Exposure to toxic paints and chemicals Exposures to airbornemetals, dust and Electrical hazards, de-energizing equipment Exposure to toxic welding fumes that Exposure to toxic hazards. create serious health material Striking hazards during Dismemberment pertaining to machine slings, Rigging failure and use of chains, and lockout tag-out systems.

Deadly cranes, gantry cranes and other cranes. and my-jacks. through inhalation and skin absorption. compounds during grinding and hot work operations. and unloading trucks. handling, loading guarding of shear presses, punch presses and other equipment. plate dogs and other rigging equipment. 11 12 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 4

HAZARDS

Dozen &

Something! See Something! Something! Say

ACTIVITIES Heat illness and toxic exposure to chemicals and airborne contaminants. Impalement from unprotected reinforcing dowels or other vertical projections. Electrical hazards and injuries from Caught-between injuries during hoisting Caught-between injuries during hoisting Structural collapse of unsupported Struck-by injuries from falling objects, Column collapse due to anchor Falls during installation of floor Material-handling injuries during steel Lack of fall protection and inadequate Lack of fall protection Falls through unprotected or Falls through unprotected open Collapse of unsecured

power lines. high-voltage reinforcing steel columns, walls and decks. and materials. tools bolt failure and/or insufficient concrete strength. and roof decking. erection and reinforcing steel activities. use of fall arrest equipment. opening covers. inadequate floor web steel joists. 12 10 11 9 7 8 6 4 5 2 3 1

and rigging operations. Deadly 20005_IWAug14.indd 23 IRONWORKERS RECIPIENTS OF THE Iron Workers-IMPACT North American Safety Honors Program “IRONWORKERS- IMPACT NORTH he purpose of the “Ironworkers-IMPACT North Wise and William Brown and the trustees want to AMERICAN TAmerican Safety Honors Program” is to formally pursue initiatives that will help our contractors and SAFETY HONORS recognize our ironworkers who achieve outstanding members to increase safety performance, and provide PROGRAM” safety performance on a bi-annual basis. Many com- national recognition for contractors and ironworkers plex projects throughout the United States and Cana- who achieve outstanding safety performance. We are THROUGH JANUARY 1, 2014 da are completed by our members and contractors on pleased that the following members were nominated time, on budget with outstanding safety performance. for the Safety Honors program and received a $250 However, in many cases these projects remain unno- gift certificate and a letter of recognition from Gen- ticed to project owners, regulatory agencies, insur- eral President Walter Wise and William Brown for ance carriers and others in the construction industry. achieving outstanding safety performance on projects The IMPACT Co-Chairs General President Walter throughout the United States and Canada.

ERIC ANDERSEN, ROBERT CROSS, KENNETH MALONE, JOURNEYMAN, LOCAL 377 SUPERINTENDENT, LOCAL 396 FOREMAN, LOCAL 798 THOMAS GOETZ, PRESIDENT, BILL BROWN, PRESIDENT, BEN HUR JACOB SNYDER, LABOR RELATIONS PACIFIC ERECTORS INC. CONSTRUCTION OFFICER, ENERFAB INC. DAVE ANDREOLA, BRIAN FELZER, MATTHEW MUSIL, JOURNEYMAN, LOCAL 721 JOURNEYMAN, LOCAL 86 FOREMAN, LOCAL 416 PAT KILKENNY, GENERAL MANAGER, DOUG CAMPBELL, VICE PRESIDENT, RICHARD BLACK, PRESIDENT, CMC HARRIS REBAR CENTRAL STEEL REBAR LAS VEGAS ANTHONY BARBOSA, JOSEPH GOLLOTTO JR., MATTHEW NESBITT, JOURNEYMAN, LOCAL 416 FOREMAN, LOCAL 405 SUPERINTENDENT, LOCAL 60 STACEY ORTIZ, FIELD JOSEPH MERLINO, VICE PRESIDENT, KELLY GILLIGAN, PRESIDENT, ADMINISTRATOR/SAFETY DIRECTOR, BAYSHORE REBAR INC. ROCHESTER RIGGING & ERECTORS INC. MARTINEZ STEEL CORPORATION BOB GROTHE, LOCAL 21 EDWARD PENNA, RUSS BOONE, EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER, JOURNEYMAN, LOCAL 405 SUPERINTENDENT, LOCAL 5 JOBSITE STEWARD, LOCAL 21 JOSEPH MERLINO, VICE PRESIDENT, GARY GRETZINGER , VICE PRESIDENT, JEFF GREEN, CO-OWNER, DAVIS BAYSHORE REBAR INC. FIELD OPERATIONS, ENCLOS CORPORATION ERECTION COMPANY BRYAN PIPER, KURT BRAGG, JOSEPH HISCOX, JOURNEYMAN, LOCAL 416 JOURNEYMAN, LOCAL 433 APPRENTICE, LOCAL 378 LYLE SIEG, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT BRIAN KELLEY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE DAVID MCEUEN, PRESIDENT, OF SAFETY, HARRIS REBAR OFFICER, UNITED RIGGERS CALIFORNIA ERECTORS INC. & ERECTORS, INC. DONNY POWELL, BILL JAMES, JOURNEYMAN, LOCAL 5 ALAN BURNS, FOREMAN, LOCAL 63 SUPERINTENDENT, LOCAL # 377 VICTOR CORNELLIER, PRESIDENT, TSI/ LOU BELLETINI, PRESIDENT, BAKE’S DAVID MCEUEN, PRESIDENT, EXPERIOR WALL SYSTEMS STEEL ERECTORS INC. CALIFORNIA ERECTORS INC. STACEY S T. DURAN, JOHN CANGEY, DAVID KATICH, FOREMAN, LOCAL 433 JOURNEYMAN, LOCAL 433 JOURNEYMAN, LOCAL 3 ERIK JASPERS, SAFETY DIRECTOR, MR. BRIAN KELLEY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE DARLAINE TAYLOR, PRESIDENT, CRANE INC. OFFICER, UNITED RIGGERS CENTURY STEEL ERECTORS & ERECTORS, INC. TOM TUCKER, LABOR CO-CHAIRMAN JEFF LANDRY, STOCKTON STEEL SAFETY ROD CAWOOD, SUPERINTENDENT, LOCAL 377 COMMITTEE, LOCAL 790 FOREMAN, LOCAL 771 RICH BARBOUR, EXECUTIVE VICE TOM DAVIES, CORPORATE SAFETY ROSS FRASER, GENERAL MANAGER, PRESIDENT, HERRICK CORPORATION MANAGER, HERRICK CORPORATION SUPREME STEEL SASKATOON STEPHEN LEHMANN, CLYDE VALOUCH, FOREMAN, LOCAL 377 DAVE CHAMBERLAIN, SAFETY DIRECTOR, LOCAL 584 THOMAS GOETZ, PRESIDENT, FOREMAN, LOCAL 37 DAVE BENNETT, PRESIDENT, PACIFIC ERECTORS INC. JEFF BOSTOCK, VICE PRESIDENT – BENNETT STEEL CONSTRUCTION, AETNA BRIDGE COMPANY AL WILLIAMS, BARRETT LEWIS, DECKING FOREMAN, LOCAL 3 JAMES CORTOPASSI, FOREMAN, LOCAL 24 DARLAINE TAYLOR, VICE PRESIDENT, JOURNEYMAN, LOCAL 25 BURNELL ZERCHER, PRESIDENT, CENTURY STEEL ERECTORS PATRICK DIMET, PRESIDENT, INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTORS - VERTEX STEEL MANAGERS INC. KURT ZIRTZMAN, FOREMAN, LOCAL 89 ADAM COZBY, FOREMAN, LOCAL 118 KEVIN LLOYD, FOREMAN, LOCAL 397 CRAIG BREITBACH, PRESIDENT, CEDAR DAVID MCEUEN, PRESIDENT, BILL MORROW, PRESIDENT, MORROW VALLEY STEEL INC. CALIFORNIA ERECTORS INC. STEEL ERECTORS, INC.

For more information on the criteria and nomination process for the “Ironworkers-IMPACT North American Safety Honors Program,” 24 please visit the IMPACT website at www.impact-net.org or call (800) 545-4921.

20005_IWAug14_X2.indd 24 8/7/14 1:05 PM SAFETY & HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORT Steven Rank

Erecting Open Web Steel Joists One of the Deadly Dozen Hazardous Activities

n January 2014, the Safety and Health Department I continued several new initiatives designed to “target the deadly dozen hazardous activities that lead to fatalities and disabling injuries.” The focus of this article is to highlight some of the serious hazards pertaining to Examples of Hazards and the erection of “open web steel joists.” Fatality reports Unsafe Joist Erection obtained from the Occupational Safety and Health Ad- The photograph on the ministration (OSHA) and the International Associa- left illustrates several se- tion revealed that 11 percent of fatalities occurred dur- rious hazards and OSHA ing the erection of open web steel joists. The following violations. The steel joists are illustrations and information depicting some of the were loaded with bundles primary hazards and regulatory requirements pertain- of metal roof decking and horizontal bridging prior to ing to the erection of open web steel joists. the joist ends being secured and bridging installed. Ad- Requirements for Securing Joist ditionally, the decking bundles were not placed within Ends to Prevent Displacement one foot of the bearing surface of the joist end. This can Hazards – One of the primary cause the unsecured joist to either shift or sprawl un- causation factors in many serious der loading. This jobsite was a fast-track project where incidents and fatalities has been at- many ironworkers were accessing unsecured joists and tributed to the failure to adequately shaking-out horizontal bridging. Serious accidents in- secure the joist ends to the structure. volving structural collapse can occur if the open web When joists ends are not secured (bolted or welded) to steel joists are not adequately secured prior to landing the supporting beam or joist girder upon final place- deck bundles, bridging bundles or other construction ment, hazards pertaining to accidental displacement materials. Ironworkers must never access joists unless exists. Ironworkers traveling from point to point or all the above conditions are met. dragging welding lead over the The Ironworkers National Training Fund has unsecured joists can easily cause developed a special training module for appren- the joist ends to slide, lose bear- tices and journeymen upgrading on the erection ing and collapse to the ground of open web steel joists. This training course is or next lower level below. offered at our training facilities throughout the Requirements for United States and Canada. Field-Bolted Joist Ends The “2014 Zero Fatality” campaign will chal- In the photo on the right, lenge all members to “intervene and prevent long joists that are erected in unsafe conditions and unsafe acts” during the bays of 40 feet or more have a greater tendency erection of open web steel joists. The erection of open to twist or rotate, and creates displacement and web steel joists is one of the “deadly dozen hazard- collapse hazards for the ironworkers installing ous activities” that has lead to fatalities and disabling AUGUST them. The OSHA standard requires these joists injuries. I will continue to work closely with district to be field bolted at the time of final placement councils, local unions and IMPACT regional advisory

allowing ironworkers to safely erect, plumb joists, boards to promote the International and install diagonal bolted bridging or horizon- Association’s “2014 Zero Fatality” 2014

tal bridging. This OSHA standard requires both campaign by “targeting the deadly |

the steel joist shoe and the beam to be fabricated dozen hazardous activities that lead with holes to allow for field bolting. to fatalities and disabling injuries.” 25

20005_IWAug14.indd 25 8/6/14 5:29 AM APPRENTICESHIP DEPARTMENT REPORT Lee Worley

IMPACT and the National Training Fund Release Red Seal Preparation Manual for Canadian Ironworkers he Red Seal Program is The group worked to review thousands of pages T a program to create a of our current training materials to compile what uniform standard across the would be organized into training manuals for Canadian provinces and ter- Ironworker Red Seal preparation. Three manuals ritories for those who work in were developed: Core Competencies, which con- identified skilled trades. Apprentices who have com- tains material common to all three exams; Struc- pleted their training and become tural Ornamental, which is used certified journeymen are able to to prepare for the Structural/Or- obtain a Red Seal endorsement on namental and Generalist exams; their provincial or territorial Cer- and Reinforcing/Post Tension- tificates of Qualification and Ap- ing, which is used to prepare for prenticeship by successfully com- the Reinforcing/Post Tensioning pleting an interprovincial Red and Generalist exams. Seal examination. The Red Seal The review materials pull con- endorsement allows a person to tent from all of our other manu- work in any of the provinces and territories without als to create a comprehensive review, which can further certification. There are three Iron Worker help prepare our members for the exams. The three Red Seal certifications: Structural/Ornamental Spe- manuals are broken down as follows: cialist, Reinforcing Specialist, and Generalist, which »Core Competencies – Interpreting occupational includes both of the specialist certifications. documents, communicating in the workplace, Back in 2012, the Canadian locals requested the workplace organization and procedures, selecting International develop training materials to prepare rigging equipment, assembling and erecting cranes ironworkers for taking and passing the Red Seal ex- » Structural Ornamental – Hand tools, power tools, ams for Ironworkers. These materials, made possible powder actuated tools, aerial work platforms, ladders, scaffolding, PPE, surveying equipment, welding by the IWNF and IMPACT, can be used by Canadi- equipment, thermal and Oxy-fuel cutting equipment an journeymen and apprentices wanting to acquire »Reinforcing and Post Tensioning – Onsite their Red Seal Certification. They can also be used fabrication, installing reinforcing material, placing by U.S. ironworkers wanting to work in Canada. pre-stressed/post-tensioning systems, stressing With the abundance of construction work expected tendons, grouting tendons in Canada, it is essential we have ironworkers quali- Executive Director of Canadian Affairs Darrell fied and ready to go to work. LaBoucan and IMPACT Canada scheduled a meeting An advisory committee of Canadian volunteers for all Canadian apprenticeship training coordinators, was developed to determine what content would which was held on May 22, 2014 in Toronto. On the be included in the training materials. Members of agenda was a review of the new materials including the committee were: Kevin Bryenton, Luis Barros, how to use and disseminate them at the local level. Clint Knowlton, Guy Leblanc and Wayne Worrall. Everyone in attendance agreed this much-needed re- source was long overdue and were anxious to begin using it to prepare their members for the Red Seal exams. Canadian local union training centers will use the manuals in an instructor-led classroom review ses- sion format. If you are interested in preparing for the Red Seal exams, contact your apprenticeship training coordinator today. 26

20005_IWAug14_X2.indd 26 8/7/14 1:05 PM Ironworkers Can Now Check Their Own Drug Free Workforce Status!

ndividual ironworker members can now access » Once logged in you will see a Welcome Itheir Drug Free Workforce status by logging page with your name and the heading into the IMPACT Safety Management Database “Reports/Functions.” Select the link System (SMDS). that says “Worker Credentials.”

» Simply go the IMPACT website, select the “Programs” tab and click on “IMPACT Drug Free Workforce.” Once on the Drug Free Workforce Page, select “Employee Verification Search” on the right-hand side of the page.

» This will take you to a screen that displays your information and present status.

The link will direct you to the SMDS, where THE FOLLOWING TEST » RESULTS/STATUS MAY APPEAR: you can login using your Book Number as your username and FIRST 4 digits of your Negative/Current Social Security Number as your password. Need to Test – call 800-985-0200 to schedule a test Test Pending – call 800-985-0200 Ineligible – call 800-985-0200

Members with questions about AUGUST results or how to schedule a test should contact IMPACT’s

Drug Free Workforce Hotline at 2014 800-985-0200 from 8:00 am – 8:00

pm Eastern Standard Time. |

20005_IWAug14.indd 27 8/6/14 5:29 AM Monthly Report of Lifetime Honorary Members

Lifetime Honorary members are published in the magazine according to the application approval date. Members previously classified as Old Age or Disability Pensioners that were converted to Lifetime Honorary membership effective January 1, 2007, will not be reprinted in the magazine.

Local Name APRIL 2014 1 CHOLIPSKI, RICHARD P 86 LARSEN, JOHN E 396 WILLIAMS, RUDOLPH J 3 ROGERS, KEITH E 86 SHELTON, M W 399 JONES, HENRY W 3 THORPE, JAMES D 97 RENNER, GORDON W 399 SERECI, JOSEPH C 3 VIGLIONE, JOSEPH A 97 WATKINS, WILLIAM W 401 JAZDZEWSKI, EDWARD F 3 WILSON, JOHN L 97 WEKWERT, SIEGFRIED 402 RICHARDSON, WILLIAM E 7 LIND, ROBERT M 103 HEDINGER, KENNETH G 416 BOURASSA, STEPHEN L 7 O CONNOR, ROBERT J 118 ANDERSON, JAMES R 416 CALVILLO, JOSE A 8 MARTIN, WAYNE M 118 SHARON, RICHARD P 416 LAIN, ROGER B 10 ALEXANDER, STANLEY E 118 WENZEL, ALAN R 433 GOODMAN, BRADLEY R 14 BARE, JEFFERY E 147 STOCKER, JACK E 433 HOULBERG, ERIC J 15 DUBE, GILMAN J 201 TRUMBLE, GARFIELD D 433 SPRINGER, GARY O 16 VACCARO, CHRISTOPHER M 263 RINER, DAVID R 444 MATESI, CHARLES E 17 DE VITO, WILLIAM 301 REDMAN, DALE E 444 PODOBNIK, RAYMOND V 17 HEINRICH, TIMOTHY J 321 MC NEELY, WILLIAM C 482 CLARK, STEPHEN O 21 SEARS, DANNY D 361 DODDY, ROBERT 498 WILLING, KEN 24 NOON, CHARLES J 377 BOURCY, LENARD T 580 COLEMAN, JOSEPH F 25 NOTHELFER, GREGORY J 377 COLLINS, RON 580 MONDELLO, ROBERT 33 FERNAAYS, RONALD J 377 FASSIO, RAYMOND V 580 MOSS, LEROY W 40 CHAIZE, CHRIS R 377 STAEHNKE, THOMAS A 623 ST ROMAIN, GLENN R 40 SCHMIDT, ROBERT 378 HANCOCK, BOB J 704 GAITER, JAKE C 40 TONER, ROBERT 380 CULBERTSON, CHESTER E 709 CHRISCO, HUGH E 55 AMES, ANTHONY R 387 ALLEN, JEFF W 720 GROVE, RANDALL 55 ROLOFF, GARY S 387 FRYER, EDGAR F 736 KEIP, DENIS E 55 SAVOY, JAMES R 387 PHILLIPS, DANNY F 769 MCARTIS, PHILLIP E 55 TURPENING, MICHAEL D 387 ROCKWELL, FRANK E 786 PHILIPPE, ROBERT 58 HOFFMANN, FRANK A 392 GOODPASTURE, LARRY K 798 MAXWELL, THORVALD E 63 BARNAS, RICHARD 392 SINOVIC, JOSEPH H 808 DIEHL, CHARLES A 63 CULP, JAMES 395 MATTHEWS, ROBERT E 842 CHAREST, LUCIEN J 63 WENDE, LAWRENCE R 395 YATES, RICHARD A 842 DUGUAY, RAYMOND 84 DEL PUP, RONALD L 396 ALBRIGHT, LARRY R 848 RICE, DERRELL S

Local Name MAY 2014 1 BIEGEL, MATHIAS H 55 STEPHENS, JERRY W 387 BRASWELL, BILLY H 5 MYERS, CHARLES E 60 BLAND, THOMAS E 392 WOOTEN, JAMES R 6 STRUZYK, GERALD R 63 GRENCIK, DENNIS J 395 KALLOK, DAVID A 7 ILLINGSWORTH, RONALD B 67 RUZICH, WILLIAM J 395 MEAD, MICHAEL C 7 LEAHY, THOMAS M 70 OLDHAM, ROY L 396 CROCE, JAMES A 7 RUSSELL, JOSEPH H 79 HAMILTON, BARRY L 397 BARTLETT, CLYDE D 11 DONNELLY, CHARLES T 86 RICKMAN, JIM P 416 O BRIEN, FRANK G 11 SAKE, JAMES M 97 COURCHENE, ALLAN H 416 SWOBODA, CHRISTIAN 15 BACON, DAVID R 118 HENRY, SCOTT V 444 STEWART, RICHARD T 15 BODMAN, DALE B 155 LEWIS, MICHAEL 469 BOWMAN, WILLARD S 16 HOLEHAN, HOWARD F 167 MOORE, BENNIE A 498 MILLARD, DALE 16 TALLEY, EDWARD T 207 SUDZINA, MICHAEL J 550 HARPER, WILLIAM E 24 PETERSON, JERRY A 229 STRASBAUGH, MILES E 550 PATRICK, JOHN A 25 BOWLES, JOSEPH D 350 LEMALU, VILIAMU 577 CRIST, DOUGLAS W 27 FOUTS, BERNIDA J 361 BERRY, WILLIAM C 623 YOUNG, JOE 29 DORLAND, RODNEY L 377 APGER, DEAN E 625 OPPENHEIMER, ALVIN D 29 WILT, TERRY L 377 NEAL, MICHAEL E 721 DINOTO, GASPARE 24S MUNOZ, DAVID J 377 SHELTON, BOBBY L 728 WALL, GLEN C 37 HOWARTH, MICHAEL D 377 WOELFL, JAMES R 736 BOMBERRY, PAUL 40 SIPILA, RICHARD E 378 FISCHER, GREGORY B 736 HILL, LARRY 40 STACEY, PETER J 378 OKEEFE, LEONARD J 736 THOMAS, CARMEN B 44 WEBSTER, DAVID G 378 SUSPENSKI, ALEXANDER P 771 SCHOENTHALER, LESLIE H

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APPROVED DEATH CLAIMS FOR APRIL 2014

L.U. Member Name Claim Amount No. Number Number

5 898190 EPPERSON, WILLIAM O. 104749 2,200.00 86 387547 REDFIELD, JACK A. 104687 2,200.00 473 1255916 MASANGCAY, EMMANUEL 104737 1,750.00 5 812350 FISTER, HENRY F. 104715 2,200.00 92 503001 BRADBERRY, EMBREW R. 104688 2,200.00 477 720718 MCMURTREY, ROBERT E. 104703 2,200.00 7 475644 LA BOUNTY, DONALD J. 104750 2,200.00 92 862393 NELSON, KENNETH H. 104767 2,200.00 493 675448 PENN, PHILLIP 104779 2,000.00 8 616957 LEPINE, FRANCIS J. 104716 2,200.00 97 587302 PATERSON, A C. 104746 2,200.00 498 511141 HILLMAN, HAROLD B. 104704 2,200.00 8 1133226 SIMERSON, KEMAN F. 104751 2,200.00 103 991841 STAFFORD, LAWRENCE G. 104728 1,750.00 502 1285983 KROCK, ERVILLE W. 104780 1,750.00 8 436280 SPRANGERS, RAY 104752 2,200.00 103 868316 WILHITE, MELVIN 104729 2,200.00 502 873557 MILLER, KENNETH G. 104705 2,000.00 9 487743 REPPENHAGEN, ALBERT N. 104717 2,200.00 112 385964 RAY, JAMES W. 104768 2,200.00 502 641514 THOMPSON, ROBERT D. 104781 2,000.00 10 656537 WIRTHMAN, ROBERT L. 104753 2,200.00 135 616657 CHEEK, JAMES C. 104730 2,200.00 506 823463 HUTCHINGS, JAMES E. 104738 2,000.00 11 505951 MERTZ, FRANK 104718 2,200.00 135 821400 MARTIN, GENE A. 104689 2,200.00 512 733835 DUEFFERT, GARY L. 104782 2,200.00 12 1117689 WHITE, JEFFREY L. 104719 2,000.00 147 726541 DENNISON, HERBERT D. 104690 2,200.00 512 1189160 STANS, DANIEL J. 104783 1,750.00 16 663154 BUNCE, ALBERT E. 104720 2,200.00 167 1112720 JOSHLIN, WALTER D. 104691 1,750.00 516 868391 PARSONS, THOMAS M. 104739 2,000.00 16 436273 HORSEY, ARTHUR V. 104721 2,200.00 172 598768 HEDGE, RICHARD P. 104731 2,200.00 550 612324 KLINGER, ROBERT F. 104706 2,200.00 16 584021 WILSON, ROBERT E. 104722 2,200.00 201 966182 DENTON, HUBERT T. 104732 2,200.00 568 584096 WRIGHT, MARVIN L. 104707 2,200.00 17 665074 SIMPSON, WILLIAM D. 104680 2,200.00 207 191981 BLUMENSTEIN, HERMAN I. 104733 2,200.00 577 723583 BLAKE, JOHN M. 104740 2,200.00 21 427230 BERMEL, MARKS W. 104754 2,200.00 207 1051104 JENKINS, GARY L. 104734 2,000.00 623 924575 HOLLIS, JAMES M. 104784 2,200.00 21 565312 GILL, DONALD L. 104755 2,200.00 229 962631 GRAY, RALPH H. 104769 2,000.00 623 361904 TRUBON, PAUL 104785 2,200.00 22 1049433 BARGO, BOBBY M. 104756 2,200.00 290 1178282 ESTES, DALE W. 104770 1,750.00 623 1187945 ZAUNBRECHER, ROBERT D. 104708 1,750.00 22 765307 HUFF, FRAZIER O. 104757 2,200.00 361 687128 CADDLE, EDWARD V. 104692 2,200.00 700 1238002 STEWART, ROBERT J. 104710 1,750.00 24 256117 HALL, WILLIAM H. 104758 2,200.00 361 429453 SCHERBNER, RONALD 104771 2,200.00 704 738625 PATTERSON, ALVIN R. 104741 2,200.00 24 581621 LAYTON, HOWARD D. 104759 2,200.00 377 1248610 ANDERSON, JEFFERY 104693 1,750.00 721 628918 GALLI, AUGUSTO 104711 2,200.00 24S 1156696 POHLMAN, RONNIE L. 104760 1,750.00 377 1339413 ROMERO, BRUCE 104694 1,750.00 721 744155 LETONJA, KARL 104788 2,200.00 25 474930 BUNCH, DONOHUE 104723 2,200.00 377 1130939 STEVENS, MIKEL L. 104695 2,000.00 721 861712 THOMAS, ANDRE 104789 2,200.00 25 980166 GEER, GEORGE R. 104724 2,200.00 378 1070289 KINNEY, CAL W. 10 2,200.00 736 766102 GREEN, THOMAS 104747 2,200.00 25 382804 HOATH, ORVILLE L. 104761 2,200.00 383 699314 EIS, JOE R. 104697 2,200.00 765 523229 GUAY, MARCELLIN 104748 2,200.00 25 759699 MC CONNELL, TEDDY J. 104725 2,200.00 383 530998 SCHUEPBACH, FRANKLIN D. 104772 2,200.00 765 583741 LA FRAMBOISE, REGENT 104712 2,200.00 25 826734 RECA, WALTER R. 104762 2,200.00 384 496631 FRITZ, BOB 104773 2,200.00 765 1114019 LOUISSEIZE, JEAN 104713 2,200.00 25 464219 WALTERS, ROBERT 104763 2,200.00 384 341390 SIMS, LEROY 104774 2,200.00 765 1427168 PAQUETTE, JONATHAN 104714 1,150.00 29 704497 CLARKSON, DONALD R. 104764 2,200.00 387 208869 GRUNSKY, F J. 104775 2,200.00 769 670832 VAN HORN, BENNIE F. 104742 2,200.00 44 652362 BOYD, WALTER S. 104726 2,200.00 392 881735 WOEHRL, HARTMUT M. 104776 2,200.00 782 805194 CUNNINGHAM, ADAM 104743 2,200.00 46 765126 FAGAN, ANTHONY K. 104681 2,200.00 393 732522 BANNISTER, JAMES W. 104777 2,200.00 787 1211292 HULL, PETER V. 104786 1,750.00 46 951372 VANBEBBER, JIM L. 104765 2,000.00 393 792659 NOTTINGHAM, LEROY J. 104698 2,200.00 790 455994 STALL, RICHARD V. 104787 2,000.00 48 723490 PINKSTON, WILBUR M. 104727 2,200.00 395 387391 SAMPLAWSKI, LLOYD 104699 2,200.00 790 900060 WASHINGTON, ROOSEVELT 104744 2,000.00 63 394518 MOSER, JOHN 104682 2,200.00 397 697063 QUICK, WILLIE T. 104700 2,200.00 798 850154 DAWKINS, FRED A. 104709 2,200.00 75 995026 ALEXANDER, STEVE M. 104683 2,200.00 397 1155004 WHITE, DENNIS G. 104735 2,000.00 808 1219965 WALKER, RICHARD D. 104745 1,750.00 75 1242865 GROCE, ROGER O. 104684 1,750.00 399 191435 ANTHONY, PHILIP 104778 2,200.00 75 370195 RICHARDSON, DONALD M. 104685 2,200.00 416 639540 TURNER, ARTHUR E. 104701 2,200.00 TOTAL DEATH BENEFITS PAID:...... 230,800.00 79 1203418 MURPHY, THOMAS L. 104766 1,150.00 417 420894 MILICH, LOUIS J. 104736 2,200.00 86 1050296 COMER, ALVIN S. 104686 2,000.00 433 696055 IRVING, GEORGE J. 104702 2,200.00 DISAPPROVED DEATH CLAIMS FOR APRIL 2014

APPROVED DEATH CLAIMS FOR MAY 2014 L.U. Member Name Claim Amount No. Number Number 1 1263905 VULETIC, KELLY 104790 1,750.00 7 1422054 GRAY, HUGH D. 104834 1,400.00 10 1211527 HOLT, RICHARD L. 104839 1,750.00 3 804830 JOHNSON, ANSEL R. 104791 2,200.00 7 1441176 JOHNSON, ALFRED 104886 800.00 10 548237 JONES, DONALD D. 104887 2,200.00

3 385847 KELLEHER, EDWARD L. 104833 2,200.00 7 370162 LYNCH, FRANK J. 104835 2,200.00 11 252656 TATUM, LAWRENCE L. 104795 2,200.00 AUGUST 3 463089 MC CONNELL, BURNELL J. 104868 2,200.00 7 1250076 NORTON, LOUIS 104870 1,750.00 12 772878 KRUS, FRED O. 104919 2,200.00 3 659715 PROCTOR, ROBERT G. 104866 2,200.00 7 619570 PICOT, JORDAN E. 104869 2,200.00 14 1058679 POSTEN, STEVE D. 104871 2,000.00 3 455518 PUCHANY, FRED W. 104867 2,200.00 7 542823 PLACE, LEONARD W. 104836 2,200.00 15 550478 BODMAN, G H. 104888 2,200.00 3 853385 WOODS, CHARLES E. 104792 2,200.00 7 436457 TARAS, EDWARD P. 104885 2,200.00 15 466574 FIEDEROWICZ, JOHN 104840 2,200.00

5 684931 SKIBIEL, JOHN J. 104793 2,000.00 8 883348 LITTON, CLARENCE 104837 2,200.00 16 544959 IOZZI, GUIDO 104841 2,200.00 2014 6 737414 KNOX, JOHN L. 104917 2,200.00 9 684464 MALECKI, PAUL E. 104918 2,200.00 16 732139 NAGY, LASZLO 104796 2,200.00

6 502794 WALSH, GEORGE E. 104794 2,200.00 10 622947 GUNSAULEY, FRANKLIN S. 104838 2,000.00 17 790167 GREGORY, PAUL 104797 2,200.00 |

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APPROVED DEATH CLAIMS FOR MAY 2014 L.U. Member Name Claim Amount No. Number Number 17 462790 JOHNSON, THOMAS H. 104890 2,200.00 118 1022709 GARCIA, JOHN S. 104812 2,200.00 444 424630 TAYLOR, ROBERT L. 104905 2,200.00 17 473993 PRELOCK, ROBERT T. 104889 2,200.00 155 759155 IVY, CARL W. 104813 2,200.00 468 1170217 O NEAL,, TIMOTHY M. 104879 1,750.00 21 931940 BLUM, VYRL W. 104891 2,200.00 155 710300 PLANT, MAX R. 104873 2,200.00 477 717988 HENDRIX, ROLAND V. 104880 2,200.00 21 874993 COLGAN, DENNY L. 104921 2,200.00 172 528697 RICKARD, WILLIAM E. 104874 2,200.00 482 1269970 PELT, RONNIE D. 104859 1,750.00 21 1231274 RAHN, DAVID L. 104920 1,750.00 197 687713 HORAN, JOSEPH 104897 2,200.00 498 471127 BUTLER, EDWARD E. 104829 2,200.00 22 1465785 HARRIS, JOSEPH J. 104892 500.00 207 752667 HAGAN, THOMAS G. 104875 2,200.00 499 1347686 WINGERTER, DONALD J. 104881 1,750.00 24 672067 SONDAY, DONALD E. 104798 2,200.00 207 596833 MEEHAN, GERARD L. 104814 2,200.00 502 1191788 LICHTENBERGER, GEORGE R. 104929 1,750.00 25 938848 ALLEN, JAMES C. 104842 2,200.00 229 726251 BROWN, JOHN M. 104855 2,200.00 509 1218000 HERNANDEZ, ANSELMO S. 104906 1,750.00 25 469899 BURNELL, JOHN 104843 2,200.00 272 931398 GIBAVITCH, LAWRENCE A. 104815 2,000.00 512 1350567 FUENTES, ERIC M. 104907 1,750.00 25 393617 HORVATH, THOMAS G. 104893 2,200.00 290 786657 HEINZEN, RICHARD K. 104924 2,200.00 527 931848 CASSITY, PHILLIP L. 104860 2,000.00 25 961554 LORITZ, ALVIN 104844 2,200.00 292 709367 PENROD, GLENN D. 104925 2,200.00 527 1122723 SAYRE, NORMAN R. 104930 2,000.00 25 1081652 PASSINO, DAVID P. 104845 2,200.00 340 1102184 BATTLE, JAMES P. 104898 2,000.00 568 231946 FLUKE, ALLEN L. 104882 2,200.00 25 461637 VAUGHN, ROBERT 104894 2,200.00 361 951880 LUNDQUIST, THOMAS B. 104816 2,000.00 568 407661 NIDER, MICHAEL 104931 2,200.00 2015 NORTH AMERICAN IRON WORKERS/IMPACT 27 556208 DIAL, CARL C. 104922 2,200.00 361 1177541 MURRAY, THOMAS F. 104899 1,750.00 576 726947 DREWS, JAMES E. 104908 2,000.00 29 1034827 DASHNEA, MIKEL L. 104799 2,000.00 361 705986 SCARLATA, JOSEPH L. 104817 2,000.00 576 1127112 SAJECKI, JOHN 104909 2,000.00 LABOR MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE 29 803820 FISLAR, DELBERT B. 104800 2,200.00 377 1063142 RAMSEY, BRUCE A. 104926 2,000.00 580 564950 GUARNO, WILLIAM 104883 2,200.00 29 628296 OSBORN, THOMAS G. 104846 2,200.00 377 879029 SIMS, DONALD R. 104900 2,200.00 580 612401 HATRICK, RAYMOND T. 104884 2,200.00 29 485830 WHEELER, JAMES P. 104895 2,200.00 378 1056456 GILLASPEY, DALLAS L. 104818 2,000.00 580 357345 MLCOCH, FRANK C. 104910 2,200.00 37 573699 SCAMBIO, JOSEPH M. 104872 2,200.00 378 921824 PRIEN, RICHARD G. 104856 2,000.00 580 539734 STEPICH, BORIS J. 104932 2,200.00 40 633755 CORBETT, GERALD R. 104847 2,200.00 384 224166 MATTICE, WILBUR R. 104901 2,200.00 584 569943 CLYMER, NATHANIEL 104933 2,200.00 Amazing Topics To Be Discussed: 40 633757 GREEN, PATRICK J. 104848 2,200.00 387 260413 VANN, HUBERT A. 104819 2,200.00 623 490050 BEAUVAIS, JAMES W. 104911 2,200.00 40 381690 ST JOHN, EDWARD W. 104849 2,200.00 392 229715 EHLERS, ROBERT W. 104902 2,200.00 623 607561 RASH, BOBBY G. 104861 2,200.00 40 1421403 TRAVIESO, JOSEPH 104850 1,400.00 395 511063 BULLARD, KENNETH D. 104903 2,200.00 704 1349718 BROWN, KENNETH D. 104862 1,750.00 The Gulf Coast Is ALIVE! 48 845103 BRUMBELOE, WILLIAM L. 104923 2,200.00 395 659761 TONEFF, NED S. 104820 2,200.00 712 742214 TAYLOR, SYDNEY 104831 2,000.00 60 696316 FRANCISCO, ROBERT 104896 2,200.00 396 1280452 CLARK, CHRISTOPHER M. 104821 1,750.00 721 731293 BOUCHER, LAURIE 104914 2,200.00 60 982962 GUCKERT, EDWARD J. 104801 2,200.00 397 494916 CURTIS, RALPH T. 104904 2,200.00 721 561310 FORGET, MARCEL 104832 2,200.00 Unveiling The New ID Card And How It Works 60 768192 PRATT, NELSON L. 104802 2,200.00 397 496574 SMITH, HILL A. 104822 2,200.00 786 1160182 COULIS, JOHN E. 104915 1,750.00 63 397322 CONRAD, CHARLES A. 104803 2,200.00 397 508276 THOMPSON, JACK A. 104857 2,200.00 787 248171 RINEHART, ALBERT E. 104934 2,200.00 Getting The Most Out of Your IMPACT Investment 63 635602 SCHUCH, JOSEPH 104851 2,200.00 401 825713 FETTY, PERRY R. 104823 2,200.00 790 1223926 MARCELINE, BRUCE 104863 1,750.00 63 424792 SEVERE, HERBERT W. 104804 2,200.00 405 465227 MANONE, FRANK A. 104858 2,200.00 790 762469 WILEY, FRANK 104830 2,000.00 Re-Taking The Metal Building Market 68 635777 FANDETTA, RICHARD J. 104805 2,200.00 416 644134 ATCHISON, LARRY L. 104824 2,200.00 790 615779 ZUNIGA, FELIX 104935 2,000.00 68 359434 MONTAGANO, ANGELO 104806 2,200.00 416 651772 YOSHIDA, WILLIAM S. 104825 2,200.00 808 676273 GOODMAN, FRED G. 104912 2,200.00 75 771356 HATHCOAT, LOUIS D. 104807 2,200.00 420 381651 GEORGE, LESTER J. 104927 2,200.00 808 1151984 WHIDDON, THOMAS L. 104864 2,200.00 Minority Contractors And Government Agencies 79 722640 LAMMIE, ROBERT A. 104808 2,200.00 433 999042 MILLER, CHARLES C. 104826 2,000.00 812 740063 DOCKERY, EDDIE 104913 2,000.00 86 409086 BURSCH, WILTON C. 104809 2,200.00 433 568091 PURCELL, EUGENE 104827 2,200.00 831 822385 STEWART, FRANK 104865 2,000.00 Online Grants From IMPACT 92 432534 EADS, LETTUS G. 104852 2,200.00 440 810695 GRAY, GEORGE G. 104876 2,200.00 842 755868 BREAU, LORENZO 104916 2,000.00 92 966625 MOSLEY, WILEY S. 104810 2,200.00 440 539809 MITCHELL, THEODORE F. 104828 2,200.00 103 1428509 BARRETT, JAMES D. 104853 1,150.00 440 398759 WHITE, MORRIS E. 104877 2,200.00 Improving Your Cash-Flow TOTAL DEATH BENEFITS PAID:...... 303,050.00 118 1121578 COLLEY, STEVE D. 104854 2,200.00 444 1007532 ADKISSON, DENNIS J. 104928 2,200.00 118 1420400 DORRIS, DELWIN L. 104811 1,400.00 444 1236955 KRAMER, CHRIS L. 104878 1,750.00 DISAPPROVED DEATH CLAIMS FOR MAY 2014 Young Contractor Forum Succession Planning

SAVE THE DATE FEBRUARY 22-25, 2015 Attention contractors: Come witness a demonstration of the skills that make our world-class ironworkers the safest and most

Ontario District Council in Toronto, Canada from September 25 – 28, 2014. See for yourselves their impressive dedication to

30 WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!

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Amazing Topics To Be Discussed:

The Gulf Coast Is ALIVE! Unveiling The New ID Card And How It Works Getting The Most Out of Your IMPACT Investment Re-Taking The Metal Building Market Minority Contractors And Government Agencies Online Grants From IMPACT Improving Your Cash-Flow Young Contractor Forum Succession Planning

SAVE THE DATE FEBRUARY 22-25, 2015

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ONE OF THE TOOLS OF OUR TRADE JUST GOT A LITTLE EASIER TO CARRY. Introducing the new IW Membership Card

Have you ever imagined not having to stuff all of your into your wallet? Well, you don’t have to imagine any longer. The Iron Workers Union has developed a revolutionary system that will consolidate all of your into one card – your membership card.

The card’s new look the solidarity of one union spanning the United States and Canada. Its enhanced technology will provide you with immediate access to your basic membership information and The back of your new card contains an individualized QR (Quick Response) code that can be used to obtain your basic membership information such as name, address, initiation date, dues paid, and various training you have earned. The information may be accessed by scanning the QR code with your tablet or smart phone utilizing any QR reader application.

Your Iron Workers membership card is a symbol of our commitment to safe jobs, fair wages, and a retirement with dignity by delivering on our promise of safety, quality and being the best. Thank you for helping to build our great union.

000000 Joe M. Ironworker

1234567 LOCAL # 0000FIA JOE M. IRONWORKER SAMPLE

Look out for your new IW Membership Card arriving in the mail very soon.

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