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THIRD QUA RTER • 2018
NATIONAL INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
PROGRAM (NITP) LAUNCHING IN 2020
WASHTENAW COMMUNITY
COLLEGE TO HOST AMBITIOUS NEW
TRAINING PROGRAM
ROOFERTOROOFER
BY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT KINSEY M. ROBINSON
National Roofing Industry
Pension Fund Provides Good
Benefits and Financial Security
for You and Your Family
Y
our retirement benefits read more about this exciting news those benefits received from the
under the National Roofing on page 25 of the second quar- NRIPP, allowing more options and
Industry Pension Fund— ter 2018 Journeyman Roofer and security for you and your family at
both the National Roofing Indus- Waterproofer magazine. the time of retirement.
try Pension Plan (NRIPP) and the I am now pleased to announce In addition to providing good
National Roofing Industry Supple- that again, due to solid earnings, pension benefits, the NRIPP and
mental Pension Plan (NRISPP)— the NRIPP incremental benefit fac- NRISPP invest in commercial real
play a significant role in your tor has been increased from 1.15% estate projects with the AFL-CIO
personal financial security. The Fund to 1.65% for credited service earned Building Investment Trust and Ulli-
co J for Jobs. These two investment
vehicles have strong labor policies
Due to solid earnings, the NRIPP and ensure that 100% of the onsite
construction work, including roofing
incremental benefit factor has been and waterproofing, will be performed
by signatory contractors using only
increased from 1.15% to 1.65% for union building trades workers.
These types of programs continue to
credited service earned in 2017— demonstrate that pension plans can
a more than 43% increase in pension invest prudently, while supporting
union principles and ideals.
benefit earned in 2017. If you want to know more about
your benefits, log on to the pension
Trustees and professionals are com- in 2017. This amounts to slightly website at nripf.com. It is a wealth of
mitted to the goal of providing good more than a 43% increase in pen- information about your NRIPP and
benefits to the men and women in sion benefit earned in 2017. This NRISPP retirement benefits, and it
our industry that have worked long increase also applies to participants allows you to take an active part in
and hard to earn a pension. who retired in the 2017 plan year overseeing your account. Once you
2017 was a positive year for (read more on page 27). are logged on, you can update your
both pension plans, and the par- The NRIPP covers 29,500 par- mailing address, confirm the number
ticipants were rewarded for their ticipants, including 6,847 retirees of hours you worked each year, check
hard work. Earlier this year the and beneficiaries that received $84 your vested service, review Plan docu-
NRISPP, because of solid earnings, million in benefits in 2017. The ments and most importantly, print
announced a return on investments NRISPP provides monthly and out benefit application forms at the
in excess of 9.6% in 2017. You can lump sum benefits that supplement time of your retirement. ■
These programs demonstrate that pension plans can invest
prudently, while supporting union principles and ideals.
PROUD. PROFESSIONAL. COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE. ®
FIRST PUBLISHED IN 1925
THE JOURNEYMAN ROOFER & WATERPROOFER MAGAZINE
www.unionroofers.com • Third Quarter 2018 • Volume 78 • Number 3
UNITED UNION OF
ROOFERS, WATERPROOFERS
2 Roofers in the News
AND ALLIED WORKERS ®
4 Cover Story
Kinsey M. Robinson National Instructor Training Program to Launch in 2020
International President
James A. Hadel 8 Women in Roofing and Waterproofing
International Secretary-Treasurer
International Vice Presidents
12Departmental News
The Washington Connection by Jim Hadel
Douglas Ziegler, First
Marketing Issues by Jordan Ritenour
Thomas Pedrick, Second The Legal Aspect by Librado Arreola
Paul F. Bickford, Third
Richard R. Mathis, Fourth 16 Research and Education Trust
Daniel P. O’Donnell, Fifth
Robert Peterson, Sixth 27 National Benefit Funds
Michael A. Vasey, Seventh
Michael Stiens, Eighth
Brent R. Beasley, Ninth
35 Summary Annual Report
Joseph Pozzi, Tenth
36 Local Union News
The Journeyman Roofer & Waterproofer is published quarterly
40
by the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers & Allied Workers.
Subscription price $16.00 per year. Editorial and Publishing
office, 1660 L. Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036-5646. James
A. Hadel, Editor. Erin C. McDermott, Assistant Editor. The Editor
Community Outreach
reserves the right to condense or delete any articles receiving
acceptance for publication. Preferred Standard Mail postage paid
at Washington, D.C. Copyright 2010 United Union of Roofers,
Waterproofers & Allied Workers.
42 Outdoor Life
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THE JOURNEYMAN ROOFER
& WATERPROOFER,
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50 Quarterly Reports
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Phone: 202-463-7663
54 Service Awards
55 Local Union Receipts
The United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers
has engaged MOSAIC, an environmentally-friendly printer,
for the production of this magazine. MOSAIC’s operation is
100% wind powered, carbon neutral, and employs qualified
55 In Memoriam ON THE COVER:
union craftsmen and women.
Washtenaw Community College in
56 Local Union Directory
Ann Arbor, MI, will be the home for
the National Instructors Training
Program, which will launch in 2020.
60 Roofers’ Promotional Items
Printed in the U.S.A.
on union-made paper.
ROOFERS IN THE NEWS
Roofing Professionals Gather for Western Roofing Expo
T
he 44th Western Roofing Expo opened June 11, The booth showcasing the Roofers Union and
2018, at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino in Research & Education Trust was a hub of activity for
Las Vegas, NV. Due to overwhelming response by the many local union representatives, signatory con-
industry exhibitors, the Expo extended its floorspace to tractors and members who stopped by to catch up on
maximum capacity, making this the largest Expo to date. all the latest news. ■
Manolito Contaoi, LU 221 Appr. Coord. Rick Subiono, Francis
I.V.P. Brent Beasley (center) catches up with Jose Romero and Jesus Valencia, Gilbert Ramos, Pres. Robinson, I.R. Perea and Reymund
Ramirez from Local 220 signatory contractor Letner Roofing. Contaoi exchange alohas from JoyAce Roofing in Pearl City, HI.
Local 135, Phoenix, AZ, signatory contractor Star Roofing brings Jennifer Eugenio, Joyce Ayson and Johnny Ayson from JoyAce
a crew to the Expo. From left: Jeff Klein, Pete Schmautz, Int’l Pres. Roofing visit I.V.P. Doug Ziegler, LU 221 Appr. Coord. Rick Subiono
Kinsey Robinson, Star Rfg. owner John Plescia and Michael Reeves. and Pres. Robinson.
Int’l Pres. Kinsey Robinson, I.V.P. Brent Beasley and Int’l
Rep. Gabby Perea welcome Moji Taba (2nd from right). Mr. Taba Pres. Robinson, Brad Banks, I.V.P. Ziegler, I.R. Perea, I.V.P. Beasley
is president of Best Contracting Services Inc., a contractor and Skip Banks discuss roofing in Southern California. The Bankses
signatory to Local 36 and Local 81. are with Local 220, Orange, CA, contractor San Marino Roofing.
2 • The Journeyman Roofer & Waterproofer
WHAT IS NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK?
National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is a national celebration that offers leaders in business, labor, edu-
cation, and other critical partners a chance to demonstrate their support for apprenticeship. NAW also
gives apprenticeship sponsors the opportunity to showcase their programs, facilities and apprentices in
their community. The week-long event highlights the benefits of apprenticeship in preparing a highly
skilled workforce to meet the talent needs of employers across diverse industries.
GET INVOLVED! NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK
There are many ways to participate Open House Sample Agenda
in the National Apprenticeship Week
7:30 – 8:00 a.m.
movement. Examples include:
Registration and networking
*Coffee, juice and light
• Apprenticeship graduations
breakfast can be served
• Open houses
8:00 – 8:15 a.m.
• High school career fairs Opening remarks/welcome
• Apprenticeship signing days *Could be business leader,
local government official,
• Skills competitions
apprenticeship program leader, etc.
• Industry roundtable events
8:15 – 8:45 a.m.
PowerPoint presentation
*Share a PowerPoint presentation
about company’s apprenticeship
program, tips for other businesses,
future apprentices, etc.
8:45 – 9:15 a.m.
Apprentice/employer panel Q+A
*Panel of 1–2 apprentices and 1–2
business representatives can answer
group questions/share experiences
9:15 – 9:45 a.m.
Facility tour
Please join the movement by hosting an event or participating in an event near you! 9:45 – 10:00 a.m.
Go to www.dol.gov/apprenticeship/naw/ to learn more, register your event and access Closing remarks/questions
helpful tools for promoting your event.
Third Quarter 2018 • 3
4 • The Journeyman Roofer & Waterproofer
Roofers & Waterproofers
National Instructor
Training
Program
Ambitious New Training Program
to Roll Out in 2020 at Washtenaw
Community College
T
he Roofers & Waterproofers Research and Education
Trust Fund is proud to announce that it is in nego-
tiations to launch its National Instructor Training Pro-
gram (NITP) at Washtenaw Community College in Ann
Arbor, MI, during the summer of 2020. The NITP will
allow for centralized training, which will offer a wide
range of classes that are required and needed for all apprenticeship
instructors throughout the union roofing and waterproofing industry.
This program will allow instructors to take classes that will improve
their instructional skills and knowledge base by attending professional
OPPOSITE PAGE: Washtenaw Community College instructor courses, safety and technical train the trainer courses, and
will be the home of the new National Instructor
Training Program. JATC administrative and support courses, while also possibly receiving
college credits with Washtenaw Community College.
THIS PAGE: Trust Instructors Derek Carrington
and Jim Currie are immersed in the Computer
Once the National Instructor Training Program is launched in 2020,
Skills Training course at Washtenaw. it will be a recurring event every year during the same week, allowing
JATCs, local unions and employers to plan for the absence of instruc-
tors who are attending the NITP. The NITP will allow for instructors
Third Quarter 2018 • 5
Once an instructor graduates from the Certificate
Program, we encourage ongoing participation in
the event for the purpose of continuing education
and the pursuit of an Associate’s degree.
to attend two courses per year, with each one consisting
of 22.5 hours, totaling 45 class hours per year. Some
courses may consist of up to 45 hours limiting instruc-
tors to attend only one course per year once prerequi-
sites are met.
Our contractors and members have hailed safety,
Market Development Dir. Gig Ritenour, Int’l Sec’y-Tr. Jim Hadel, productivity and skills training as the most important
Roofers Trust Employer Trustee John Embow, Int’l V.P. Dan O’Donnell, factors that are needed. These fundamentals go hand-
Roofers Trust Exec. Dir. Keith Vitkovich and Int’l Pres. Kinsey Robinson
visit Washtenaw campus.
in-hand with the excellent training that we provide, and
we believe that begins by providing and maintaining the
highest level of training for our instructors.
PURPOSE OF THE NITP
The National Instructor Training Program for
instructors of journeypersons and apprentices
is designed to:
• Increase instructors’ proficiency of instruc-
tional techniques, material, and equipment.
• Acquaint instructors with the philosophy
and principles of education, especially within
our trade, industrial, and technical education
and training.
• Provide learning experiences in the prin-
ciples and the fundamentals of the applied
Instructors will have access to all buildings on Washtenaw’s
campus for one week per year.
knowledge subjects.
• Expand the understanding of our instruc-
tors in the technical aspects of the craft and
convey information to the instructors about
the latest developments in education and
our trade.
INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATE
PROGRAM
To receive a Certificate of Completion, Roofing
& Waterproofing, instructors must successfully
complete ten courses. This includes five pro-
fessional courses and five safety and technical
courses. Once an instructor graduates from
the Certificate Program, we encourage ongo-
ing participation in the event for the purpose
of continuing education and the pursuit of an
Associate’s degree.
6 • The Journeyman Roofer & Waterproofer
• OSHA 502
• Safety Culture for Frontline
Leaders TTT
• Financial Literacy TTT
• Single-Ply TTT
• Green Technologies TTT
• Waterproofing & Building
Envelope TTT
• Steep Slope TTT
• Built-Up Roofing TTT
• Math, Blueprints, and
Specifications TTT
• Utilizing Job-Site Technology TTT
• Foreman Training TTT
JATC ADMINISTRATIVE
& SUPPORT COURSES
Trust Instructor Joel Gonzales takes a Planning, Teaching, and
Assessing Effective Lesson Plans course for beginners. • Computer Skills Training:
Beginners
• Computer Skills Training:
• Course Planning and Problem Intermediate
COURSES Solving
• Computer Skills Training:
Currently we have a list of profes- (prerequisite: Advanced Course)
Advanced
sional courses, proposed safety and • Public Speaking (recommended
to be taken in conjunction with • Microsoft PowerPoint for
technical courses, and proposed
Instructors
JATC administrative support cours- Intermediate Course)
es that will be offered, with the abil- • TRC & Online Training
Resources Class
ity to add additional courses each
year as our industry continuously SAFETY AND TECHNICAL • Anti-Harassment & Diversity
advances and changes. COURSES (TTT = TRAIN Training
THE TRAINER) • Adapting Apprenticeship in the
• Competent Person Fall 21st Century
PROFESSIONAL Protection TTT • Understanding Legal Issues and
INSTRUCTOR COURSES • Qualified Rigging Person TTT Fiduciary Responsibilities
• Planning, Teaching, and • Managing Financial Operations
Assessing Effective Lesson • Signal Person TTT
of a Training Program
Plans: Beginner • GHS Haz-Com & RF Radiation
• Planning, Teaching, and TTT As the National Instructor Train-
Assessing Effective Lesson • Aerial Lift & Power Industrial ing Program progresses and is
Plans: Intermediate Truck TTT being developed, we will be provid-
(prerequisite: Beginner Course)
• Asbestos Class TTT ing more information and will be
• Planning, Teaching, and looking forward to announcing our
Assessing Effective Lesson • ICRA TTT Inaugural Training Session for the
Plans: Advanced
(prerequisite: Intermediate • Confined Space TTT summer of 2020. If anyone is to have
Course) • Competent Person Scaffold TTT any questions, please do not hesitate
to contact Executive Director Keith
• OSHA 510 J. Vitkovich at (202) 463-7663 or
• OSHA 500 keithv@unionroofers.com. ■
Third Quarter 2018 • 7
WOMEN
in Roofing and
Waterproofing
A Look
Towards Our Future
Membership
Local 97 apprentice Christina Shelmadine does
air barrier work around window openings and
block walls at the new addition to Cunningham
Children’s Home in Urbana, IL. She is employed
Shani Alvarado is employed by Local 221 signatory
by Seal Pro CSI out of Penfield, IL.
contractor Alcal Hawaii. She is pictured working on
Tripler Army Medical Hospital.
R
ecruit. Train. Retain.
These are the building blocks
to our future—the steps that
must be taken to grow and
strengthen our union. The future
of our union is our membership,
and in order for our membership to
grow, it must become more inclusive
and diverse. President Robinson has
committed to tripling our female
membership over the next five years,
and local unions are following suit.
Locals that have not traditionally
had women members are starting to
see changes. “Local 97 has their first
8 • The Journeyman Roofer & WaterprooferNirmala Wati, who has been roofing for
34 years with Local 54 in Seattle, WA, looks
out on the numerous jobs she’s worked on
Nirmala Wati on the job at during her career.
970 Denny, a new commercial
office building in Seattle. She is
employed by Snyder Roofing.
N irmala Wati, who immi-
grated to the U.S. from
Fiji, said she started roof-
ing in 1984 “for the money.”
Over the length of her career
she has raised four kids as
a single mom. She now has
seven grandchildren and a
great-granddaughter. Stand-
ing on top of a highrise in
downtown Seattle, Sister Wati
points out many of the build-
ings she’s worked on during
her 30+ years of roofing. She
loves her work but admits
there have been challenges.
“I experienced all kinds
of stuff,” in the beginning,
she said, “but I stayed with
it. I fight. I take taekwondo,
yoga, I exercise and stretch
every day to help with lift-
ing and bending. It’s good
to know self-defense. But I
don’t need it here—this job
has been very good to me.”
Third Quarter 2018 • 9Christa Casimiro is an apprentice with Local 221,
Honolulu, HI, working for Beachside Roofing, LLC,
Maui Division, on Kaiser Medical Kahului.
female apprentice (Christina Shel-
madine) in many years. I have not
known of a female Roofer or Water- Enjoying the outdoors, Local 221 apprentice Shashawn Kekahuna gets on-the-job experience
on a new shopping center in Kapolei. She works for Alcal Hawaii.
proofer in Local 97 since I began
working in this local in 1988,” said
Darrell Harrison, business manager
at Local 97, Champaign, IL.
Over in Hawaii, Roofers & Water-
proofers Local 221 has had a recent
influx of women in its apprentice-
ship program. Apprentice Coor-
dinator Rick Subiono hopes this
translates into long-term careers
for the young women. With plenty
of work across the state, Local 221
is growing and is actively recruit-
ing more women to add to mem-
bership rolls.
In progressive Seattle, having a
woman on the job is nothing new.
Journeyman Nirmala Wati, for
example, has been roofing since
1984. But as Local 54 works to
recruit and retain women, their
numbers are growing, and these
days women can be found on many
of the union roofing and water-
proofing projects in Seattle.
These are just a few examples of
women joining the ranks. There
are many more out there, and their
numbers are only getting higher.
So here’s to all of you, and here’s to Local 221 apprentice Catherine Sherman preps the floor for waterproofing in a new Target store at Ala Moana
many more. ■ Shopping Center. She is employed by Tyson’s Incorporated.
10 • The Journeyman Roofer & WaterprooferCaledonia Aleman graduated from Seattle Local 54’s
apprenticeship two years ago and plans to keep roof-
ing for a long time. Here she enjoys working with her
crew on Red Cedar housing development in Seattle. Congratulations to Sisters Monique Cooper and Kaisa Prouty. Monique and Kaisa recently completed their
apprenticeship through Roofers Local 33, Boston, MA, and graduated with the local’s Class of 2018.
Apprentice Phaedra Keaton puts in a
good day’s work roofing King County
Juvenile Justice Center.
Local 54 Organizer Tony Kimbrough and
Phaedra Keaton share a smile.
able to provide a better future for
herself and her kid.
“There were a lot of days I
thought about quitting, but the
money is good, the guys are
good, and the apprenticeship is
W hen the Urban League of
Metropolitan Seattle offered
Phaedra Keaton an opportunity for
her back right away, and she hasn’t
looked back since.
As an apprentice, Sister Keaton
very supportive. I’m here to stay,”
she said.
Her message to other women
a career in the trades, she initially pushes herself every day to learn who are considering a career in
opted for another craft. But that her trade and become a better the trades: “Don’t let one bad
craft didn’t call her back for a year. roofer and waterproofer. It’s chal- day affect your potential pros-
Roofers Local 54, however, called lenging, but the payoff is being perous future!”
Third Quarter 2018 • 11DEPARTMENTAL NEWS
The Washington Connection
BY J I M H A D E L , I N T E R N AT I O N A L S E C R E TA RY-T R E A S U R E R
Understanding the International Burial Benefit
S
ince becoming International Many members believe that a local hereinafter. To be a member in
Secretary-Treasurer, I have union beneficiary card they com- good standing, all dues and other
received numerous calls from pleted at the local level designating outstanding obligations of such
local union officers and relatives of a beneficiary will replace the order member must be paid on or before
deceased members expressing their specified above. That designation the last day of the third month after
displeasure regarding the distribu- card may be used for a local union the due date. Any member who has
tion of the International Burial Ben- benefit, not for the International not paid such dues or obligations in
efit. In many cases, the relatives are Burial Benefit. Beneficiary cards sub- the manner set forth above is not a
unaware of who is entitled to receive mitted to the International Union member in good standing. In addi-
the benefit, as well as other provi- with a Burial Benefit claim form will tion to the payment of dues and
sions of the Burial Benefit. be returned to the local union. obligations, a member shall not
As International Secretary- In addition to the above provision, be in good standing if he has been
Treasurer, I am obligated to fol- on rare occasions we have had claims suspended or removed by action
low Article IV, Sections 1–12 of for the burial benefit that were sub- of any tribunal for misconduct or
our By-Laws when distributing the mitted over a year from the date of a violation under the Constitution
Burial Benefit for our deceased member’s death. Section 8 of Article and By-Laws of the Local Union of
members. One of the most misun- IV clearly states the following: A claim which he is a member.”
derstood provisions of the benefit
is in regards to beneficiaries.
Section 7 clearly states where
the deceased member has next of A local union beneficiary designation
kin, any money remaining after the
undertaker’s bill has been paid shall may be used for a local union benefit,
be paid to the next of kin of the
deceased in the following order:
not for the International Burial Benefit.
1. To the spouse of the deceased. for burial benefits shall be barred As a member of our Internation-
2. To the child or children unless such claim is filed within one al Union, you have worked hard
of the deceased. year from the date of death. to earn this benefit. Please share
Finally, Section 2 of this Article these provisions with members of
3. To the parents of the deceased. states, “To be eligible for burial your family, so they know what
4. To the brothers and sisters benefits, a member must be in to expect when and if a benefit is
of the deceased. good standing for a period provided to be paid. ■
BURIAL BENEFIT TIP
A claim for burial benefits shall be barred unless such
claim is filed within one year from the date of death.
12 • The Journeyman Roofer & WaterprooferMarketing Issues
BY J O R D A N R I T E N O U R , D I R E C T O R O F M A R K E T D E V E L O P M E N T
Recruit Now to Secure Your Future
R
ecruit is a word in the Eng- son in line will see our efforts they’ve had in over 20 years. Keep
lish language that comes and either continue them or take up the good work and strive to
from the Latin word recres- them to the next level. Our goal beat that high number next year.
cere, which means to “grow again.” should be recruiting members The potential is there. You have
In Roofers language, it means to who will take them to the next the talent and ability to grow—you
enroll someone as a member or level and build on the great foun- have proven that with your record
worker into an organization or as dation you have provided. growth in 2017.
a supporter of a cause. This is our We must not act as if we are I have great expectations of see-
job and responsibility as union in an emergency, but we must ing every local demonstrate record
members and leaders. realize that right now we are in growth in 2018. I am extremely
Ladies and gentlemen, journey- a great need for new roofers and proud of our past and very excited
men and apprentices, business waterproofers. We must act with about our future. The time is right
managers, agents and organiz-
ers: we must recruit like we have
never done in the past! Our
economy is booming, much of Our replacements will be the folks
our membership is approaching
retirement age, and our shelves who contribute to our health insurance
are getting bare.
We must train tomorrow’s and pension plans, and who perform
roofers and waterproofers today.
We cannot ask what happens if
the quality workmanship on which our
the economy crashes. The econ- union has built its reputation.
omy has crashed before, and we
have survived. At some point it
will slow or crash again, and we great urgency in our training and for your local and our union to
will survive. recruiting of new members and grow. Now is the time to improve
We must be willing to face the new contractors. This is a good your market share. Improving
fact that we are training the peo- time to revisit areas that in the your market share will make for
ple who will replace us someday. past may not have been our stron- better contracts with higher wages,
This is not a callous or ruthless gest market share areas. The non- better benefits, healthier pensions
objective. Our replacements will union contractors in these areas and a stronger Roofers and Water-
be the folks who operate our local need trained roofers as much as proofers Union.
unions and JATCs, who contrib- everyone else. We should work to We need roofers and waterproof-
ute to our health insurance and reproduce the strong presence we ers now and in the future. Our
pension plans, who perform the once had in those markets. But future roofers and members will
quality workmanship on which remember, it is most important to come from the training we do
our union has built its reputation, take care of our current members through our apprentice programs
and most importantly, who carry and current signatory contractors’ and recruitment of experienced
on the union message. So, replac- manpower needs. roofers from the non-union.
ing ourselves is a good thing. If As I stated in my last article, we As always, if the Marketing
we are all doing our job to the had several locals that in 2017 had Department can be of assistance,
best of our ability, the next per- the highest membership numbers do not hesitate to ask. ■
Third Quarter 2018 • 13DEPARTMENTAL NEWS
The Legal Aspect
BY G E N E R A L C O U N S E L L I B R A D O A R R E O L A , E S Q U I R E
NLRB Changes Standards Regarding Employer Policies
and Their Effect on Employee Rights
T
he NLRB established legal performed by the company is classi- and extent of the potential impact
precedent in 2004 (Lutheran fied. Moreover, Boeing is concerned on NLRA rights, and (ii) legitimate
Heritage, 343 NLRB 646) to with espionage from its competi- justifications associated with the
evaluate whether an employer’s tors and foreign governments. rule. The NLRB emphasized that its
maintenance of a facially neu- Initially, the administrative law personnel will conduct this evalu-
tral rule was unlawful under the judge reasoned, based on Lutheran ation and apply a balancing test
NLRA. Under that standard, the Heritage, that maintenance of Boe- between asserted business justifica-
NLRB looked at whether the rule ing’s no-camera rule was unlawful tions and the invasion of employee
explicitly restricted activities pro- because employees “would reason- rights. This new standard now gives
tected by Section 7 of the NLRA, ably construe” the rule to prohibit more importance to “business justi-
which provides that, “Employees Section 7 activity. The NLRB stated fication” reasons over an employee’s
shall have the right to self-orga- in its decision that in finding the rights as guaranteed in the NLRA.
nization, to form, join, or assist no-camera rule unlawful, the judge To assist in the processing of
labor organizations, to bargain col- gave no weight to Boeing’s security these types of cases, the NLRB
lectively through representatives of needs for the rule. Thus, the NLRB articulated three categories of
their own choosing, and to engage overruled the Lutheran Heritage employment policies, rules and
in other concerted activities for the standard and issued a new stan- handbook provisions:
purpose of collective bargaining or dard for evaluating the legality of Category 1 includes rules that
other mutual aid or protection. . .”. employer policies. the Board designates as lawful to
If the rule explicitly restricted activi-
ties protected by Section 7, then the
NLRB would find the rule unlaw-
ful. If the rule did not explicitly
restrict activities protected by Sec-
When confronted with an employer
tion 7, the NLRB would look to policy that you think may violate the
see whether: (1) employees would
reasonably construe the language to NLRA, it is important to consider what
prohibit Section 7 activity; (2) the
rule was promulgated in response right under the Act may be violated
to union activity; or (3) the rule has
been applied to restrict the exercise
and whether any employee has been
of Section 7 rights. disciplined pursuant to that policy.
In The Boeing Company, 365
NLRB No. 154 (Dec. 14, 2017), the
NLRB changed the standard. Boeing Under the new standard, when maintain, either because (i) the rule,
maintained a policy restricting the evaluating a facially neutral policy, when reasonably interpreted, does
use of devices with cameras on its rule or handbook provision that not prohibit or interfere with the
property. Boeing designs and man- when reasonably interpreted would exercise of NLRA rights; or (ii) the
ufactures military and commercial potentially interfere with the exer- potential adverse impact on pro-
aircraft at locations throughout the cise of NLRA rights, the NLRB will tected rights is outweighed by jus-
United States. Some of the work evaluate two things: (i) the nature tifications associated with the rule.
14 • The Journeyman Roofer & WaterprooferExamples of Category 1 rules are In its decision, the NLRB empha- egory 2), or because the type of rule
the no-camera requirement in the sized that Category 1 consists of at issue predictably has an adverse
Boeing case and other rules requir- two subparts: (a) rules that are impact on Section 7 rights that out-
ing employees to abide by basic lawful because, when reasonably weighs any justifications (Category
standards of civility. interpreted, they would have no 3). The NLRB emphasized that
Category 2 includes rules that tendency to interfere with Section even when a rule’s maintenance
warrant individualized scrutiny in 7 rights and therefore no balancing is deemed lawful, it will exam-
each case as to whether the rule of rights and justifications is war- ine circumstances where the rule
would prohibit or interfere with ranted, and (b) rules that are lawful is applied to discipline employees
NLRA rights, and if so, whether any because, although they do have a who have engaged in NLRA-pro-
adverse impact on NLRA-protected reasonable tendency to interfere tected activity. In those situations,
conduct is outweighed by legiti- with Section 7 rights, the Board the Board may find the discipline
mate justifications. has determined that the risk of to violate the Act.
Category 3 includes rules that such interference is outweighed by When confronted with an
the Board will designate as unlaw- the justifications associated with employer policy that you think may
ful to maintain because they would the rules. However, if a particu- violate the NLRA, it is important to
prohibit or limit NLRA-protected lar type of rule is determined to consider what right under the Act
conduct, and the adverse impact on have a potential adverse impact may be violated and whether any
NLRA rights is not outweighed by on NLRA activity, the Board may employee has been disciplined pur-
justifications associated with the conclude that maintenance of the suant to that policy. If you believe
rule. An example of a Category 3 rule is unlawful, either because that the rule or policy does infringe
rule is a rule that prohibits employ- individualized scrutiny reveals that upon employee rights under the
ees from discussing wages or ben- the rule’s potential adverse impact NLRA, you may file a charge at
efits with one another. outweighs any justifications (Cat- your local NLRB office. ■
Third Quarter 2018 • 15RESEARCH AND EDUCATION TRUST
BY K E I T H J . V I T KO V I C H ,
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ROOFERS
& WAT E R P R O O F E R S
R E S E A R C H A N D E D U C AT I O N T R U S T F U N D
Instructor Technology and Resource Day
O
n March 21, 2018, the
Roofers & Waterproofers
Research and Education
Trust Fund sponsored an Instructor
Technology and Resource Day at the
Bay Area Roofers & Waterproofers
Training Center in Livermore, CA.
Instructors participated in open
discussion and presentation on
training resources, curriculum, the
Training Resource Center and new
projects that are available to all local
JATCs from the Roofers & Water-
proofers Research and Education
Trust Fund.
Topics and information that was
covered included:
The newly revised Single-Ply Training Manual and Instructor Guide are available for JATC instructors.
Helmets to Hardhats
• How to participate
• Recruitment resources
• GI Bill
• Benefits of utilization
Available
Training Materials
• Single-Ply Training Manual,
Instructor Guide and
presentations
• Steep Slope Training Manual
and Instructor Guide
• Built-Up Roofing Training
Manual and Instructor Guide
• Green Roofing & Waterproofing
Training Manual and
presentations
• Safety and Health Training Built-Up Roofing and Steep Slope Roofing manuals will be revised.
Manuals and presentations
The Roofers Trust provides a wide array of training materials
for our instructors, apprentices and journeymen.
16 • The Journeyman Roofer & Waterproofer• Competent Person Fall
Protection Training Manual,
Instructor Guide and Competent Person
presentations Fall Protection
training is one of
• RF Radiation Training many training ses-
sions available for
Manual, Instructor Guide JATCs and locals.
and presentations
Curriculum in
Development
• Green Roofing Technologies
• Qualified Rigging Program
• Qualified Signaling Program
• Recruitment Resources
• Apprentice Mentoring Program
Future Curriculum
Development
• Roofing & Waterproofing
Principles Training Program
• Roofers Math, Blueprints
and Specifications Program The Training Resource Center is a one-stop online portal for approved JATC instructors
to view and download training materials.
• Waterproofing
& Air/Vapor Program
Current Trust-Sponsored Online Apprenticeship
• Revision of Steep Slope Program
Training Sessions for Training Institute for
• Revision of Built-Up JATCs/Locals Apprentices
Roofing Program • Foreman Training Part 1 • Release date
• Foreman Training Part 2 • How JATCs can utilize
Current Trust-Sponsored
Train the Trainer Courses • OSHA 30 • Benefits of utilization
• OSHA 510 • Haz-Com training • DOL restrictions
• OSHA 500 • Competent Person Fall • Administrative training
Protection training
• OSHA 502
• Qualified Signal and
• NCCCO Rigging Rigger Person training
Roofers & Waterproofers
and Signaling National Instructor
Certification class • ICRA training Training Program
• ICRA • Launching Summer 2020
• CERTA
Online Training Resource • Annual event
Center for Instructors
• Competent Person Fall • How to access • Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Protection
• What resources are available • Accreditation
• Instructor RF Radiation
• Downloading and utilization • Instructor courses
• Confined Space
• Benefits of instructor training
Third Quarter 2018 • 17RESEARCH AND EDUCATION TRUST
The following instructors par- • Ben Macke, Local 106 JATC Presenters consisted of:
ticipated during this presentation • Isaac Hernandez, Local 58 JATC • Keith J. Vitkovich,
on behalf of their local union Trust Fund executive director
• Joshua Sabo, Local 58 JATC
training centers: • Richard Tessier,
• Pedro Rios, Local 9 JATC Curriculum Development
• Stephen Kiebzak, Local 74 JATC
• Ray Slack, Local 142 JATC • James Currie, master trainer
• Mike Doyle, Local 74 JATC
• Darrell Harrison, Local 97 JATC • Bill Mulcrone,
• Dan Smith, Bay Area JATC Helmets to Hardhats
• Derek Carrington, Local 23 JATC
• Alvaro Garcia, Bay Area JATC
• Jason Barthel, Local 49 JATC
• Blake Fleming, Local 142 JATC If anyone has any questions,
• Glenn Irwin, Local 119 JATC please do not hesitate to contact
• Heath Griesmann, Local 42 JATC
• Joel Gonzalez, Local 49 JATC Executive Director Keith J. Vitkov-
• Brandon Burke, Local 42 JATC ich at (202) 463-7663 or keithv@
• Ikaika Naehu-Freitas,
• Richard Silva, Local 10 JATC Local 221 JATC unionroofers.com. ■
• Matt Wittenborn, Local 2 JATC • Enrique Subiono, Local 221 JATC
Instructors participated in open discussion and presentation
on training resources, curriculum, and more.
Roofers & Waterproofers JATC instructors visit the Bay Area Roofers & Waterproofers Training Center to learn
about resources available to them through the Research and Education Trust.
18 • The Journeyman Roofer & WaterprooferThe Best of the West Coast Apprentices
S
outhern California Roofers & Waterproofers JATC course based on hot asphalt. Also included were safety,
was this year’s host of the 2018 West Coast Roof- knowledge, and identification exams.
ers & Waterproofers Apprenticeship Competition. Awards and prizes were presented following the
Contestants and observers flocked into Pomona, CA, competition. We would like to acknowledge all the con-
from Local 36, Los Angeles, CA; Local 40, San Francisco, testants and fans for the excellent turnout and sports-
CA; Local 49, Portland, OR; Local 81, Oakland, CA; Local manship. Congratulations to the winners of each event,
95, San Jose, CA; Local 153, Tacoma, WA; and Local 220, level, and total overall winners.
Orange County, CA. These photos and many more from the competition
The two-day event was co-sponsored by Malarkey, Sar- can be viewed at www.unionmoments.com (scan the
nafil, Derbigum and Suprema. The event was extremely QR code below to be taken directly to the page). ■
well coordinated by Guadalupe Corral, with special
thanks to RoofLine Supply & Delivery of Pomona, and
the West Coast Union Roofing Contractors.
On Friday, June 1, the training center held a meet-
and-greet where contestants had a chance to meet the
competition, while manufacturer reps were on hand to
demonstrate proper techniques and details for many
of the events.
On Saturday the heated competition (and it was hot!)
was divided into two levels, intermediate and advanced,
with each level including skills such as TPO corners and
Apprenticeship competition overall winners Manuel Zamora-Villarreal (3rd
seams; flashing corners and pipes; shingles; waterproof- place), Ruvim Kosovan (1st place) and Doug Aldrich (2nd place).
ing; coatings; torch-applied materials; and an obstacle
Third Quarter 2018 • 19RESEARCH AND EDUCATION TRUST
Preventing Sprain and Strain Injuries
from Manual Material Handling
CPWR Introduces Best Built Plans Program
L
ifting materials and tools manual materials handling, and/or work practices. The planning sec-
and moving them to where planning experience. tion introduces the importance of
the work will be performed To help address these barriers storing materials off the ground,
are common activities on construc- and move the construction indus- setting weight limits for lifting,
tion sites. How these activities are try, including the roofing indus- using lifting equipment and hav-
performed can increase or decrease try, towards use of safer practices, ing a clear pathway when moving
your risk for inju- CPWR developed materials. The other sections dem-
ry. Sprain and the Best Built onstrate and reinforce safe lifting
strain, or over- Plans Program. practices. Users can lift and move
exertion inju- Recognizing materials and see how different
ries—particularly that everyone practices increase or reduce the
those resulting in the industry risk for injuries.
from manually can benefit from The Planning Tool also includes
lifting and mov- and has a role to training resources for use on the
ing materials— play, the program job with workers, including a Haz-
create a financial burden for includes something for every- ard Alert Card and Toolbox Talk.
employers, and take a human and one—from the apprentice entering What makes these different is that
financial toll on injured members the trade to the contractor. The there are two games that can be
and their families. resources include: accessed by scanning a QR code
In response, in 2017, CPWR – The
Center for Construction Research A Site Planning Tool to help con-
and Training began looking for a tractors plan for how materials will
way to prevent overexertion injuries. be stored, lifted and moved at every
Through surveys, interviews and project stage, from developing the
discussions with contractors and bid to project completion, and steps
other industry stakeholders, CPWR to involve employees in identifying
learned that contractors who engage and coming up with solutions for
in safe materials handling practices— tough material handling problems.
regardless of their size—plan for how The planning tool can be accessed
materials will be delivered, stored, directly online or as part of a down-
lifted and moved on each project loadable PC-based program that
stage, because they have found the includes interactive training and
time spent on planning contributes coaching resources.
to their business success.
In contrast, contractors who do A PC-based Interactive Training
not plan for materials handling, and Coaching Resource, which can
or only plan sometimes, tended be used independently or by train-
to lack awareness of the risks and ers or safety staff in a classroom
potential benefits of engaging in setting with workers to reinforce
safer practices, the time to find the the importance of planning for
information or equipment to reduce and using safe materials handling
Contractors found that the time spent on planning safe
materials handling contributes to their business success.
20 • The Journeyman Roofer & Waterprooferon these documents. The games avoid actions that can increase the
reinforce the safe lifting practices risk of injury. Players will need to
and planning covered in the Tool- pay attention to avoid building up
box Talk and Hazard Alert Card, as too much strain and getting hurt.
well as in the Training and Coach- Each level increases in difficulty.
ing Resources.
In the Lift Coach: Plan Your The games are available for
Route game, players plan how iPhone and Android users in Eng-
they will lift and move materi- lish and Spanish, and can be down-
als on a jobsite. A player’s risk loaded through iTunes, Google Play
of injury increases or decreases or Amazon. (Links to the games on
depending on the decisions they these platforms can be found at and what else is needed. We are
make, and as the game progresses www.cpwr.com/do-you-know-how- encouraging members to use and/
the jobsite becomes larger and safely-move-materials.) or review the materials and provide
more complex. All of these materials are free and feedback on how to improve the
The Lift Coach: Plan Your Lift available at BestBuiltPlans.org. program. You can share your
game lets a player correct the way CPWR is currently piloting thoughts anonymously about the
their on-screen character lifts and this program in order to learn materials at tinyurl.com/BestBuilt
moves materials. The goal is to what works, what doesn’t work, Plans-Feedback. ■
Health Communications Campaign
H
ave you seen the hashtag Department of Labor’s Bureau of
#RooferSafety365? It’s part Labor Statistics.
of a year-long campaign “Our members face many hazards
launched as part of our Roofing r2p on the job,” says Roofers & Water-
Partnership with the National Roof- proofers Research and Education
ing Contractors Association (NRCA) Joint Trust Fund Executive Director
and CPWR – The Center for Con- Keith Vitkovich. “it’s our job to make
struction Research and Training to Preventing Falls. Protecting Roofers. sure they are aware of the risks and
raise awareness and prevent injuries are able to take steps to work safely.
and fatalities in our industry. #RoofersSafety365 The goal of this joint campaign is to
remind everyone involved of actions
they can take.”
“The goal of this joint campaign is To try and reach as many people
in the roofing industry as possible
to remind everyone involved of actions with these safety tips and remind-
ers, the Roofers Union, NRCA and
they can take.” CPWR are posting resources on
Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Each week, we are sending The need for this ongoing cam- Help spread the work by using the
reminders to our members and oth- paign is underscored by the num- hashtag #RooferSafety365 and lik-
ers in the roofing industry that bers. Falls are the leading cause of ing or sharing the posts, because all
taking steps to work safely, such injury and death among roofers, workers deserve to go home safe at
as inspecting fall protection and according to CPWR’s Construc- the end of each day! ■
ladders to make sure they are not tion Chart Book. 1 In 2016, falls
damaged before use, is important alone accounted for 81 deaths CPWR, 2018. Construction Chart Book, 6th
1
edition. https://www.cpwr.com/sites/default/files/
for everyone in the industry to do and 1,340 injuries in the roofing publications/The_6th_Edition_Construction_
every day and on every job. industry, according to the U.S. eChart_Book.pdf
Third Quarter 2018 • 21RESEARCH AND EDUCATION TRUST
New Hazard Alerts Focus on Keeping You
Healthy on and off the Job
T
wo new Hazard Alerts focus Wear tightly woven and loose- vention (CDC), one in four people
on two health issues of fitting long-sleeved shirts and pants. prescribed opioids for long-term
growing concern for work- Stay in the shade as much as pain become addicted, and overdose
ers in the construction industry: possible during work and when deaths are on the rise.
skin cancer and opioid deaths. taking breaks. This Hazard Alert includes infor-
Examine your body from head to mation on the risks associated with
Skin Cancer toe every month and look for the opioid use and resources to help
One hazard you may not think warning signs, such as a new or construction workers avoid addic-
about when getting ready to go existing mole that has an irregular tion and find the right treatment if
to work is exposure to ultravio- border (ragged, notched or blurred they are already suffering from this
let (UV) radiation from the sun. edges) or whose color is not the illness. Remember to:
Repeated exposure to UV radia- same throughout, is bigger than a
tion can permanently damage skin pencil eraser, and/or is itchy or pain- • Report hazards to your
and cause skin cancer. Too often ful. Also watch for a bump, patch, supervisor or foreman so they
can be eliminated before work
workers think they are not at risk sore or growth that bleeds, oozes or begins. Work shouldn’t hurt.
if they don’t have fair skin, or if crusts and doesn’t heal. See a derma-
• Follow safe work practices to
they are working on a cloudy day tologist right away if you detect any
prevent injuries, such as getting
or during colder work months. changes in your skin. help or using lifting equipment
These misconceptions have con- when lifting heavy materials.
tributed to a rise in skin cancer, Opioids • Talk to your doctor, if you are
including the deadliest—melano- Opioid addiction does not discrimi- injured, about non-addictive
ma. In 2018, it is estimated that nate. Throughout the U.S. workers medications or physical therapy
more than 90,000 people will be in every profession and families at all to treat the pain.
diagnosed with and 9,000 income levels are • Only use opioids as the last
will die from melanoma. being touched by option, and if prescribed, use
Many of those diagnosed addiction. Work- them for the shortest time
possible.
are expected to be con- ing in construc-
struction workers. 1, 2 tion can take a • Remember, addiction is an
The reality is that skin heavy physical illness that can be treated.
cancer is a risk for every- toll. In fact, con-
one, and the risk does not struction work- Please seek help if you find you
go away when it is cloudy ers have one are dependent on pain medica-
or cold. The good news of the highest tion to get through the day. Call
is that with a few simple injuries rates (800) 662-HELP (4357), a confiden-
precautions skin cancer compared to tial national hotline, to learn about
can be prevented, and workers in other treatment options near you, or visit
early detection is easier industries. resources.facingaddiction.org.
to treat and more likely to To treat the Learn more about how to
be cured. pain from these protect yourself from these (and
injuries, con- other) hazards at www.cpwr.com/
What should you struction work- publications/hazard-alert-cards.
do all year long to ers are often All of the Hazard Alert cards are
protect yourself? prescribed opi- available in English and Spanish. ■
Wear a broad-spectrum, oids, but opioids
water-resistant sunscreen are addictive and 1
American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts and
with a sun protection fac- can lead to over- Figures 2018. https://tinyurl.com/Cancer-Facts-
Figures-2018
tor (SPF) of 30 or higher. doses. According
Remember to reapply it to the Centers 2
Rushton, L. & Hutchings, S. (2017). The burden of
occupationally related cutaneous malignant mela-
every two hours, or after for Disease Con- noma in Britain due to solar radiation. Br J Cancer
excessive sweating. trol and Pre- 116: 536–539. doi:10.1038/bjc.2016.437
22 • The Journeyman Roofer & WaterprooferHAZARD
ALERT
Skin Cancer
Am I in Danger? Protecting Your Skin is Easy...
1 Wear Sunscreen
Working outside for all or part of the day exposes you to
ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, even when it’s cloudy
outside. Over time, exposure to UV radiation permanently Avoid getting sunburned. Always wear
damages your skin and can cause skin cancer. sunscreen when working outside – even
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. In 2018, it for a short period of time. ISTOCK.COM/POWEROFFOREVER
is estimated that more than 90,000 people will be diagnosed Water, snow, sand, concrete, and metal reflect and intensify UV
with and 9,000 will die from melanoma, the deadliest form of radiation and increase your chance of getting sunburned.
skin cancer. Cases of melanoma are on the rise, and many of Use a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with a sun protection
those diagnosed are expected to be construction workers.1, 2 factor (SPF) of 30 or higher. A broad-spectrum sunscreen protects
Fortunately, skin cancer is easy to prevent! against UVA and UVB radiation.
Reapply every two hours, or after excessive sweating.
Know What to Look For
2
Examine your body from head-to-toe every month. Skin Wear Protective Clothing
cancer that is detected early is easier to treat and more
likely to be cured. Look for these warning signs: Wear tightly-woven and loose-fitting long-
sleeved shirts and pants.
A new or existing mole that has an irregular border
Protect the back of your neck with a cloth
(ragged, notched, or blurred edges).
flap designed to attach to your hard hat.
A new or existing mole that is not symmetrical (one Ask your employer for safety glasses that also provide protection
half doesn’t match the other), or whose color is not the against UVA and UVB radiation. They can be clear. The lens color has
same throughout. nothing to do with UV protection.
Moles that are bigger than a pencil eraser.
3 Stay in the Shade
Itchy or painful moles.
A bump, patch, sore, or growth that bleeds, oozes, or
crusts and doesn’t heal. If possible, complete outdoor tasks earlier
If you detect any changes in your skin, see a or later in the day to reduce sun exposure.
dermatologist right away. Stay in the shade as much as possible and
when taking breaks. The sun is strongest
between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
PHOTO COURTESY OF NIOSH If possible, build temporary shade
structures in areas where you are working.
Did You Know? PHOTO COURTESY OF NEIL LIPPY
Anyone can get skin cancer, regardless of their
skin tone. A common misconception is that people To learn more visit: If you think you
with darker skin tones will not get skin cancer. While skin OSHA are in danger:
https://tinyurl.com/OSHA-Skin-Cancer
cancer is more common in people with fairer skin, it often Contact your supervisor.
NIOSH Contact your union.
goes unnoticed in people with darker skin until it is at a https://tinyurl.com/NIOSH-Sun-Exposure Call OSHA
more serious stage.3 The Skin Cancer Foundation 1-800-321-OSHA
More women develop melanoma than men www.skincancer.org
before age 50; however, by age 65, the American Cancer Society To receive copies of this Hazard Alert
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/skin-cancer.html and cards on other topics call
occurrence in men is double that of women,
and by age 80 it is triple.1
8484 Georgia Aveune
Suite 1000 301-578-8500 or visit
Silver Spring, MD 20910 www.cpwr.com
Melanoma is one of the most common forms of 301-578-8500
www.cpwr.com
cancer in people younger than 30.4 Sources: 1) American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts and Figures 2018. https://tinyurl.com/Cancer-Facts-Figures-2018 2) Rushton, L. &
The likelihood of developing melanoma Hutchings, S. (2017). The burden of occupationally-related cutaneous malignant melanoma in Britain due to solar radiation. Br J Cancer 116:
536–539. doi:10.1038/bjc.2016.437 3) The Skin Cancer Foundation. Dark Skin Tones and Skin Cancer: What You Need to Know. https://
doubles if you have had more than five tinyurl.com/Skin-Color-and-Skin-Cancer 4) American Cancer Society. Cancers That Develop in Young Adults. https://tinyurl.com/cancers-in-
young-adults 5) Pfahlberg, A., Kölmel, K.F., & Gefeller, O. (2001) Timing of excessive ultraviolet radiation and melanoma: epidemiology does
sunburns.5 not support the existence of a critical period of high susceptibility to solar ultraviolet radiation-induced melanoma. Br J Dermatol, 144(3),
471-475. https://tinyurl.com/UV-Radiation-and-Melanoma
©2018 CPWR–The Center for Construction Research and Training. All rights reserved. CPWR is the research and training arm of NABTU. Production of this document was supported by cooperative agreement OH 009762 from the National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of NIOSH.
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www.cpwr.com 23RESEARCH AND EDUCATION TRUST
ICRA Instructor Training
T
he Roofers & Waterproof-
ers Research and Education Instructors become specialized in ICRA training.
Trust Fund sponsored an
Infection Control Risk Assessment
(ICRA) Train the Trainer course at
the Bay Area Roofers & Waterproof-
ers Training Center in Livermore,
CA, on March 19 – 20, 2018. JATC
instructors from across the country
participated in two days of train-
ing and testing to have the oppor-
tunity to receive their Train the
Trainer cards in ICRA provided by
CPWR – The Center for Construc-
tion Research and Training.
These instructors gained the
knowledge needed to provide this
additional training to members of
their home locals working in health-
care or other patient-occupied facil- • Identify different types of • Richard Silva, Local 10 JATC
ity requirements. Students of this barriers used and guidelines
for choosing them • Matt Wittenborn, Local 2 JATC
training learn how to:
• Describe the procedure for • Daniel Ramirez, Southern
• Define ICRA and explain why entering/exiting through an California Roofers &
it is used anteroom Waterproofers JATC
• Describe how healthcare • List the two main functions • Brandon Rodgers, Southern
construction worksites differ of a negative air machine California Roofers &
from regular construction in an ICRA work environment Waterproofers JATC
worksites
• Describe appropriate methods • Ben Macke, Local 106 JATC
• Explain the importance of for transporting trash, tools and • Jose Padilla, Local 40
following work place rules and materials from the workspace
using designated areas for • Lorraine Marquez, Local 27 JATC
breaks, as defined by ICRA • Identify potential hazards to
workers in a healthcare setting • Pedro Rios, Local 9 JATC
• Define Hospital Acquired
Infections (HAI) and describe • Define life safety system • Ray Slack, Local 142 JATC
the Chain of Infection and explain the use of Interim
Life Safety Measures • Darrell Harrison, Local 97 JATC
• Identify common pathogens in a healthcare worksite.
found in a healthcare setting • Derek Carrington, Local 23 JATC
and describe how they are • Jason Barthel, Local 49 JATC
transmitted
The following instructors partici-
pated in this training on behalf of • James Currie, Research and
• Identify unique hazards specific their local union training centers: Education Trust Fund
to healthcare construction,
including hospital utility systems • Peter Lang, Bay Area JATC • Richard Tessier, Research and
and medical gas lines, and Education Trust Fund
methods to avoid them • Mike Doyle, Local 74 JATC
• Glenn Irwin, Local 119 JATC
• Describe the steps used in the • Dan Smith, Bay Area JATC
creation of an Infection Control • Joel Gonzalez, Local 49 JATC
Risk Assessment Plan • Alvaro Garcia, Bay Area JATC
• Ikaika Naehu-Freitas,
• Specify the specific infection • Blake Fleming, Local 142 JATC Local 221 JATC
control precautions used • Heath Griesmann, Local 42 JATC • Enrique Subiono, Local 221 JATC
for the four classes of ICRA
construction • Brandon Burke, Local 42 JATC • Stephen Kiebzal, Local 74 JATC ■
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