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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER November 27, 2013 Volume 19 Issue 45

Santa Barbara Contractors Association Celebrating 65 Years of Service to the Community

In This IssueOSHA Hazard Communication: December 1st deadline approaches for employers to meet worker training requirement SBCA Holiday Party Page 3Q & A for Contractors Page 16Classifieds/Job Postings Page 16OSHA Fact Sheet 3642 Page 26Construction Holiday Moratorium Page 28Tailgate Safety Topic Page 32SBCA Online Planroom Report Page 35SB City Building Permits Page 40South County Building Permits Page 43North County Building Permits Page 65

We protect the people who build California.

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65THAnniversary

The first deadline in the implementation phase of OSHA’s updated Hazard Communication Stan-dard is Dec. 1, 2013, only two weeks away. By this date employers must train workers on the stan-dard’s new label elements and safety data sheet.

OSHA revised its Hazard Communication Stan-dard (HCS) to align with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) and published it in the Federal Register in March 2012 (77 FR 17574). Two significant changes contained in the

revised standard require the use of new labeling elements and a standardized format for Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), formerly known as, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). The new label ele-ments and SDS requirements will improve work-er understanding of the hazards associated with the chemicals in their workplace. To help com-panies comply with the revised standard, OSHA is phasing in the specific requirements over sev-eral years (December 1, 2013 to June 1, 2016).OSHA’s Hazard Communication website (http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html) has the

QuickCards and OSHA Briefs to assist employers with the required training. OSHA Fact Sheet PDF on Page 26 in the Newsletter.

Additional Resources:OSHA Fact Sheet 3642, https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3642.pdf

Contact SBCA office for electronic worker training course, at [email protected].

Continued on page 26

OSHA Hazard Communication: December 1st Deadline Approaches for Employers to Meet Worker Training Requirement

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Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place that is locked.Keep away from heat/sparks/open flame. No smoking.Only use non-sparking tools.Use explosion-proof electrical equipment.Take precautionary measures against static discharge.Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.Do not breathe vapors.Wear protective gloves.Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.Wash hands thoroughly after handling.Dispose of in accordance with local, regional, national, international regulations as specified.

In Case of Fire: use dry chemical (BC) or Carbon Dioxide (CO2) fire extinguisher to extinguish.

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SANTA BARBARA CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATIONWEEKLY NEWSLETTER November 27, 2013

NOVEMBER 2013SBCA Board of Directors MeetingNovember 5, 2013 from 5:00pm to 7:00pmLocation: SBCA, 914 A Santa Barbara Street

SBCA Online Planroom Demo & TrainingNovember 6, 2013 from 10:00am to 11:00amLocation: SBCA, 914 A Santa Barbara Street

Built Green OrientationNovember 7, 2013 from 9:00am to 10:00amLocation: Built Green Resource Center,914 A Santa Barbara Street

Cal/OSHA IIPP for Small Business FREEPresented by Cal/OSHANovember 14, 2013 from 1:00pm to 5:00pmLocation: Salinas Community Center

Employee or Independent Contractor SeminarPresented by EDDNovember 21, 2013 from 9:00am to 12:00pmLocation: EDD, 4820 McGrath Street, Ventura

Santa Barbara Contractors Association Calendar Highlights

DECEMBER 2013SBCA Board of Directors MeetingDecember 3, 2013 from 6:00pm to 7:00pmLocation: Santa Barbara

SBCA Online Planroom Demo & TrainingDecember 4, 2013 from 10:00am to 11:00amLocation: SBCA, 914 A Santa Barbara Street

Built Green OrientationDecember 5, 2013 from 9:00am to 10:00amLocation: Built Green Resource Center,914 A Santa Barbara Street

SBCA Holiday PartyDecember 10, 2013 from 6:00pm to 9:00pmLocation: Figueroa Mountain Brewery,137 Anacapa Street, Suite F, Santa Barbara

JANUARY 2014SBCA Board of Directors MeetingJanuary 7, 2014 from 5:00pm to 7:00pmLocation: Santa Barbara

SBCA Online Planroom Demo & TrainingJanuary 8, 2014 from 10:00am to 11:00amLocation: SBCA, 914 A Santa Barbara Street

Built Green OrientationJanuary 9, 2014 from 9:00am to 10:00amLocation: Built Green Resource Center,914 A Santa Barbara Street

SBCA Builder BreakfastJanuary 2014, TBALocation: TBA

SBCA Membership Tip Get the most out of your membership!

Looking for the next networking event?Come to the SBCA Holiday Party!! See page 13 for more information.

Need more info, visit us online 24/7 or call us at 805.884.1100.

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Tuesday December 10, 2013 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Join us for drinks, hors d’oeuvres, music & holiday cheer

Figueroa Mountain Brewery137 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara

Kindly RSVP by December 3, 2013Advance reservations are required

$20 per SBCA MemberNo host bar

SBCA 805.884.1100 · [email protected] · www.sbcontractors.org

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Commitment to Local Construction

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At Sierra Pacific, we believe that healthy trees, cool clean water and enduring wildlife habitat are the natural result of sound for-est management practices. Our forest harvesting philosophy is based on extensive scientific research. We have undertaken exhaustive planning to guar-antee that we meet or exceed the environmental protection standards of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) and forestry regulations in California and Washington - the highest standards in the world.

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All Project Documents; Plans, Specs, and Addenda

Filters for project name and location are also available.

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Capitol Connection Q & A for ContractorsBy Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services, Inc.

As we gather for the Thanksgiving holiday many families take time to look back at the year past and ahead to the New Year coming. For our Capi-tol Connection ‘family’ of readers it has been a busy year for the Legislature in creating new laws, promoting new bills and adding to the complex nature of doing business as a contractor.

In 2013 we got new rules on Indemnity, Reten-tion, Insurance, Worker’s Compensation, Employ-ees, Public Works, Environment and, of course, new Licensing regulation.

Starting this year construction businesses re-sponsible for losses on commercial projects can’t ‘indemnify’ or share the blame for problems they caused with any other parties who may be con-nected to the job. (SB 474, Evans)

The politicos did extend the Zero Retention policy at CalTrans thru 2020. The law prohibits CalTrans from withholding retention proceeds in any amount when making progress payments for work by contractors. (AB1671, Huffman)

SB 863 (DeLeon) on Worker’s Comp reform, all 120 pages, was enacted in this year. The changes are extensive and we don’t have space, but you should take a look if you have employees.

Additional Worker’s Compensation changes af-fecting “C-39” (Roofing) contractors require filing Worker’s Comp coverage with CSLB, even if the

contractor has no employees. (AB2219)

Other new rules affect employee information and how it can be used, primarily as an enforcement tool. (AB 1794 Williams & SB 691 Lieu)

Another enforcement measure keeps the inves-tigatory jurisdiction for CSLB in cases where a license has been revoked, cancelled, expired, for-feited or surrendered. (AB 2254 Berryhill)

Construction managers now must be licensed for Home Improvement Contracts (HIC). A person who provides a bid, who arranges for or sets up work and maintains oversight, with HIC needs a license. This one carries substantial criminal pen-alties for violations. (AB2237 Monning)

With thousands of bills passed one, SB 341 Lo-wenthal, sounds the alarm for contractor work-sites. The law also applies to mines, but any ve-hicle over 14,000lbs must now have an audible backup alarm if it operates or delivers materials, to or from, a worksite. And, you better be able to hear it at least 200 feet away. Other rules on projects (AB1598/AB 1565/, special districts and schools also are a ‘must read’ in 2013.

Looking ahead thousands more bills will be cre-ated in the Assembly and Senate, but these few are dead, dying or may become law in 2014.

Among the dead is an effort by both parties

(AB2027 Valadao & AB 249 Berryhill) to reduce the penalties for legitimate contractors who are suspended for a short time.

A pilot program was scrubbed by veto as AB 2309 (Hill) a public/private pilot program for commu-nity colleges was set aside.

SB 975 Wright, intended to prohibit local gov-ernment and special districts from imposing ad-ditional licensing requirements was stopped by veto.

AB 2353 Knight intended to bolster subcontrac-tor’s status; requiring a notice be sent before a substitute ‘sub’ was brought in was considered dead on arrival.

While these, and hundreds more, new bills are set aside, vetoed or considered dead, don’t kid your-self some will be back, some revived and others created in regulating the work contractors per-form by law in California.

While we enjoy the holiday with our families, please accept our best wishes for a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday for yours.

While knowledge is power, knowing where to go for the answers is half the battle. Get expert assistance immediately when you call 866-443-0657, email [email protected], or write us at Capitol Services, Inc., 1225 8th St. Ste. 580, Sacramento, CA 95814. Re-search past columns at www.cutredtape.com.

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Interested in a career in the building trades? There is a critical shortage of construction workers. Over 1 million new jobs will be created nationally in the next seven years, with 2,500 of them in Santa Barbara and Ventura in the next three years. California construction workers earn an average of $24 an hour and journey-level workers earn $70,000-plus a year!

Spring 2014

(Classes Start January 27)

CT 111 Beginning Constr Trades M: 6-9 pm (16wks) Wake Center (Beg. 1/27/14)

Beg. Const. Lab Sat: 8:30-1:00pm (16 wks) Wake Center

CT 113 Roof Framing M: 5-9pm (16 wks) Wake Center (Beg. 1/27/14)

CT 115 Intermediate Finish Carpentry Th: 5-9pm (16 wks) Wake Center (Beg. 1/30/14)

CT 118 Measuring and Calculating Th: 6-9pm (16 wks) Wake Center (Beg. 1/30/14)

CT 124 Weatherization Sat: 1:15-5:20pm (16 wks) Wake Center (Beg. 2/1/14)

CT 130 Contractors Licence Prep W: 4:45-5:45pm + Online 2 hrs (16 wks) WC (Beg. 1/29/14)

CT 290 Work Experience in Construction Trades Th:4:45-5:45 WC (Beg. 1/30/14)

CT 132 Lighting Systems W: 6:30-9:35pm (16 wks) Wake Center (Beg. 1/29/14)

CT 134 Transformers M: 6-9pm (16 wks) Rod Bond Training Center, Buelton (Beg. 1/27/14)

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Interested in a career in the building trades? There is a critical shortage of construction workers. Over 1 million new jobs will be created nationally in the next seven years, with 2,500 of them in Santa Barbara and Ventura in the next three years. California construction workers earn an average of $24 an hour and journey-level workers earn $70,000-plus a year!

Spring 2014

(Classes Start January 27)

CT 111 Beginning Constr Trades M: 6-9 pm (16wks) Wake Center (Beg. 1/27/14)

Beg. Const. Lab Sat: 8:30-1:00pm (16 wks) Wake Center

CT 113 Roof Framing M: 5-9pm (16 wks) Wake Center (Beg. 1/27/14)

CT 115 Intermediate Finish Carpentry Th: 5-9pm (16 wks) Wake Center (Beg. 1/30/14)

CT 118 Measuring and Calculating Th: 6-9pm (16 wks) Wake Center (Beg. 1/30/14)

CT 124 Weatherization Sat: 1:15-5:20pm (16 wks) Wake Center (Beg. 2/1/14)

CT 130 Contractors Licence Prep W: 4:45-5:45pm + Online 2 hrs (16 wks) WC (Beg. 1/29/14)

CT 290 Work Experience in Construction Trades Th:4:45-5:45 WC (Beg. 1/30/14)

CT 132 Lighting Systems W: 6:30-9:35pm (16 wks) Wake Center (Beg. 1/29/14)

CT 134 Transformers M: 6-9pm (16 wks) Rod Bond Training Center, Buelton (Beg. 1/27/14)

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V I S I T

The Built Green Resource Center offers information, programs and classes on green building practices and materials. It showcases energy independence, water savings, and other sustainable building practices. The Resource Center is open to the public by appointment only. Please call 805-884-1100 to schedule your visit.

www.builtgreensb.org805.884.1100

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REDUCE YOUR WORKERS’ COMP INSURANCE COSTS

The SBCA and 25 Builder’s Exchanges in California have joined to form the Golden State Builders Exchange (GSBE). Participation in this group insurance program may significantly reduce the cost of your workers’ compensation premiums over a State Compensation Insurance Fund individual policy. Qualifying SBCA members are eligible for a 6% discount. Ask to be placed into the SBCA Group 821. Please call the SBCA office for more information and conversion form. If you are already with State Fund, please call us or your broker to see if you qualify for this group program.

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If you are an employer who wishes to obtain assistance from Cal/OSHA Consulta-tion, or want to learn more about what services are

available, you can do so by calling the toll-free assis-

tance number.

1(800) 963-9424

If you want to arrange an on-site visit or obtain tech-nical information, you can

contact the Cal/OSHA Con-sultation area office nearest your workplace or you can email us at InfoCons@dir.

ca.gov.

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FactSheet

The first compliance date of the revised HCS is December 1, 2013. By that time employers must have trained their workers on the new label elements and the SDS format. This training is needed early in the transition process since workers are already beginning to see the new labels and SDSs on the chemicals in their workplace. To ensure employees have the information they need to better protect themselves from chemical hazards in the workplace during the transition period, it is critical that employees understand the new label and SDS formats.

The list below contains the minimum required topics for the training that must be completed by December 1, 2013.

Training on label elements must include information on:

expect to see on the new labels, including the Product identifier: how the hazardous chemical is identified. This can be (but is not limited to) the chemical name, code number or batch number. The manufacturer, importer or distributor can decide the appropriate product identifier. The same product identifier must be both on the label and in Section 1 of the SDS (Identification). Signal word: used to indicate the relative level of severity of hazard and alert the reader to a potential hazard on the label. There are only two signal words, “Danger”

December 1st, 2013 Training Requirements for the Revised Hazard Communication StandardOSHA revised its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) and published it in the Federal Register in March 2012 (77 FR 17574). Two significant changes contained in the revised standard require the use of new labeling elements and a standardized format for Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), formerly known as, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). The new label elements and SDS requirements will improve worker understanding of the hazards associated with the chemicals in their workplace. To help companies comply with the revised standard, OSHA is phasing in the specific requirements over several years (December 1, 2013 to June 1, 2016).

and “Warning.” Within a specific hazard class, “Danger” is used for the more severe hazards and “Warning” is used for the less severe hazards. There will only be one signal word on the label no matter how many hazards a chemical may have. If one of the hazards warrants a “Danger” signal word and another warrants the signal word “Warning,” then only “Danger” should appear on the label.Pictogram: OSHA’s required pictograms must be in the shape of a square set at a point and include a black hazard symbol on a white background with a red frame sufficiently wide enough to be clearly visible. A square red frame set at a point without a hazard symbol is not a pictogram and is not permitted on the label. OSHA has designated eight pictograms under this standard for application to a hazard category.Hazard statement(s): describe the nature of the hazard(s) of a chemical, including, where appropriate, the degree of hazard. For example: “Causes damage to kidneys through prolonged or repeated exposure when absorbed through the skin.” All of the applicable hazard statements must appear on the label. Hazard statements may be combined where appropriate to reduce redundancies and improve readability. The hazard statements are specific to the hazard

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FactSheet

The first compliance date of the revised HCS is December 1, 2013. By that time employers must have trained their workers on the new label elements and the SDS format. This training is needed early in the transition process since workers are already beginning to see the new labels and SDSs on the chemicals in their workplace. To ensure employees have the information they need to better protect themselves from chemical hazards in the workplace during the transition period, it is critical that employees understand the new label and SDS formats.

The list below contains the minimum required topics for the training that must be completed by December 1, 2013.

Training on label elements must include information on:

expect to see on the new labels, including the Product identifier: how the hazardous chemical is identified. This can be (but is not limited to) the chemical name, code number or batch number. The manufacturer, importer or distributor can decide the appropriate product identifier. The same product identifier must be both on the label and in Section 1 of the SDS (Identification). Signal word: used to indicate the relative level of severity of hazard and alert the reader to a potential hazard on the label. There are only two signal words, “Danger”

December 1st, 2013 Training Requirements for the Revised Hazard Communication StandardOSHA revised its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align with the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) and published it in the Federal Register in March 2012 (77 FR 17574). Two significant changes contained in the revised standard require the use of new labeling elements and a standardized format for Safety Data Sheets (SDSs), formerly known as, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs). The new label elements and SDS requirements will improve worker understanding of the hazards associated with the chemicals in their workplace. To help companies comply with the revised standard, OSHA is phasing in the specific requirements over several years (December 1, 2013 to June 1, 2016).

and “Warning.” Within a specific hazard class, “Danger” is used for the more severe hazards and “Warning” is used for the less severe hazards. There will only be one signal word on the label no matter how many hazards a chemical may have. If one of the hazards warrants a “Danger” signal word and another warrants the signal word “Warning,” then only “Danger” should appear on the label.Pictogram: OSHA’s required pictograms must be in the shape of a square set at a point and include a black hazard symbol on a white background with a red frame sufficiently wide enough to be clearly visible. A square red frame set at a point without a hazard symbol is not a pictogram and is not permitted on the label. OSHA has designated eight pictograms under this standard for application to a hazard category.Hazard statement(s): describe the nature of the hazard(s) of a chemical, including, where appropriate, the degree of hazard. For example: “Causes damage to kidneys through prolonged or repeated exposure when absorbed through the skin.” All of the applicable hazard statements must appear on the label. Hazard statements may be combined where appropriate to reduce redundancies and improve readability. The hazard statements are specific to the hazard

classification categories, and chemical users should always see the same statement for the same hazards, no matter what the chemical is or who produces it.Precautionary statement(s): means a phrase that describes recommended measures that should be taken to minimize or prevent adverse effects resulting from exposure to a hazardous chemical or improper storage or handling.Name, address and phone number of the chemical manufacturer, distributor, or importer

workplace. For example, Explain how information on the label can be used to ensure proper storage of hazardous chemicals.Explain how the information on the label might be used to quickly locate information on first aid when needed by employees or emergency personnel.

work together on a label. For example, Explain that where a chemical has multiple hazards, different pictograms are used to identify the various hazards. The employee should expect to see the appropriate pictogram for the corresponding hazard class. Explain that when there are similar precautionary statements, the one providing the most protective information will be included on the label.

Training on the format of the SDS must include information on:

the type of information found in the various sections

For example, the employee should be instructed that with the new format, Section 8 (Exposure Controls/Personal Protection) will always contain information about exposure limits, engineering controls and ways to protect yourself, including personal protective equipment.

the SDSFor example, explain that the precautionary statements would be the same on the label and on the SDS.

As referenced in Dr. Michaels’ OSHA Training Standards Policy Statement (April 28, 2010) – with all training, OSHA requires employers to present information in a manner and language that their employees can understand. If employers customarily need to communicate work instructions or other workplace information to employees in a language other than English, they will also need to provide safety and health training to employees in the same manner. Similarly, if the employee’s vocabulary is limited, the training must account for that limitation. By the same token, if employees are not literate, telling them to read training materials will not satisfy the employer’s training obligation.

OSHA’s Hazard Communication website (http://www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom/index.html) has the following QuickCards and OSHA Briefs to assist employers with the required training.

English/Spanish)English/Spanish)

English) (Spanish)Safety Data Sheet OSHA Brief

DSG FS-3642 02/2013

This is one in a series of informational fact sheets highlighting OSHA programs, policies or standards. It does not impose any new compliance requirements. For a comprehensive list of compliance requirements of OSHA standards or regulations, refer to Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations. This information will be made available to sensory-impaired individuals upon request. The voice phone is (202) 693-1999; teletypewriter (TTY) number: (877) 889-5627.

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Board of Directors 2013

John HolehousePresident

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Paulo Sitolini2nd Vice President

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