Please click here to view and print  
the NEMA update  presented by 
Brian Holland at the ECF Fall Conference.  

Please find below the link to the Updated  one page ECF Membership Application.  You can download the file which is in a fillable format, then simply save the application with a new name and email it back to the ECF office or print it and fill it out at your convenience and return the completed form by mail or e-mail to the ECF Office.  

 Please feel free to forward the application to anyone who may be interested in joining ECF.

2023 Membership Application  

You will find  the complete set of posters  in .pdf format attached for your review below.  Please note that many of these signs/posters are large format.  If you  choose to download the full size versions, we recommend that you go on-line to the various agencies listed above  for best quality.

You will also find these posters on the home page under the Resources tab in the Industry Links section under Florida & Federal Job Site Posters. 

ECF will update or add new additions when we receive them.

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Thank You.

 

 

COVID-19 Pandemic

Masks, Face Shields & Respirator OSHA Update

In recent weeks, Florida has seen a substantial increase in the number of Coronavirus Pandemic cases at all levels, including a slight shift to a younger age group attributed in part to efforts to restore a reasonable amount of interaction as workers ease back to their offices and resume daily work force activities.

Recently, OSHA developed a series of related questions and answers that provide guidance to owners, workers and others as this transition begins.

Please take a few minutes to review the material provided below and share it with your team and any clients or customers who may be unaware or confused about how to work safely while you complete your projects, installations and repairs.

Thank you for your continued efforts as we all find our way through this difficult, confusing time.  Please contact the ECF staff office at 813-885-9605 or send an email to staff@ecf-fl.org if we can help or assist you in any way.

Please click here to view or print the OSHA Update.

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The main source of information for the coronavirus (COVID-19) should be the Center for Disease Control (CDC) as they are the leading edge government organization monitoring the outbreak. You can visit the CDC main coronavirus page by using the button below, or see their flyer on what the public should do:

CDC CORONAVIRUS MAIN PAGE

CDC - Coronavirus Do's and Dont's

World Health Organization Updates

It is important to recognize that ECF and individual members are not health care professionals. The CDC and other qualified health officials should continue to be the primary source of current information and guidance.ECF is offering general, precautionary guidance from officials, and adding some common-sense guidelines for our industry in the interest of promoting a proper amount of caution at this time.

Because this is a rapidly evolving situation, ECF will monitor developments and will continue efforts to secure guidance from health officials.

Again, it is important to refer to the CDC as the healthcare and wellness experts in matters like this. 

Safety Tips:

Safety at meetings and events is always a top priority. The following is general information and not intended to be a comprehensive guide.

Always exercise common sense and good judgment when traveling and attending meetings and events. There are currently no travel restrictions in the United States related to the novel Coronavirus outbreak.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that you stay aware of the latest information available on its website and through your national and local public health authority. The WHO urges you to take care of your health and protect others by doing the following:

Wash Your Hands Frequently

Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.

Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.  

Maintain Social Distancing

Maintain at least 1 meter (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

Why?  When someone coughs or sneezes, they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the novel coronavirus, if the person coughing has the disease.  

Avoid Touching Eyes, Nose and Mouth

Why? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick.  

Practice Respiratory Hygiene

Make sure you and those around you follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.

Why?  Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene, you protect the people around you from viruses such as the common cold, flu and the novel coronavirus.  

If You Have a Fever, Cough and Difficulty Breathing, Seek Medical Care Early

Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority.

Why? National and local authorities will have the most up-to-date information on the situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your healthcare provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also protect you and help prevent the spread of viruses and other infections.  

Stay Informed and Follow the Advice Given by Your Healthcare Provider

Stay informed on the latest developments about the novel coronavirus. Follow the advice given by your healthcare provider, your national and local public health authority or your employer on how to protect yourself and others from the novel coronavirus.

Why? National and local authorities will have the most up-to-date information on whether the novel coronavirus is spreading in your area. They are best placed to advise on what people in your area should be doing to protect themselves.

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"According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, excavation and trench-related fatalities in 2016 were nearly double the average of the previous five years. OSHA has made reducing trenching and excavation hazards the Agency's Priority Goal. Trench collapses, or cave-ins, pose the greatest risk to workers' lives. To prevent cave-ins:

• SLOPE or bench trench walls
• SHORE trench walls with supports, or
• SHIELD trench walls with trench boxes

Employers should also ensure there is a safe way to enter and exit the trench. Keep materials away from the edge of the trench. Look for standing water or atmospheric hazards. Never enter a trench unless it has been properly inspected.

29 CFR 1926.650, 29 CFR 1926.651, and 29 CFR 1926.652 are applicable OSHA standards."

Click the source link below for additional information and resources.

Source: https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/trenchingexcavation/