PHCC NEWS

PHCC ANNUAL MEETING - Learn the current “state of the Association” and have an opportunity to express your concerns, ask your questions, and dialogue with board members who make the decisions at the state level on your behalf throughout the year. Thurs, March 25, 2010; 8:30am to 11:00am; Hilton at Easton, Columbus  (In conjunction with PHCC/ACCA Ohio Convention)

NOMINATIONS NEEDED for Contractor of the Year (and other awards) - These awards will be given out at the PHCC/ACCA Ohio Convention - March 24-27, 2010.  Click here to download the nomination forms.

PHCC SAFETY CLASSES - OSHA 10 & 30 SEMINARS - Sponsored by PHCC Ohio with training provided by Professional Safety Systems of Ohio, safety training courses will be held around the state over the next few months.  Locations include Akron, Bowling Green, Cambridge, Cleveland, Chillicothe, Cincinnati, Dayton, Lima, Mansfield & Toledo.  For upcoming  dates, times and locations, or to register - -
click here.

BACKFLOW CLASSES - Dayton Area - Recertification: February 25 & March 2, 2010 at Miami Valley Career Technology Center - Call Joe Schmitt at 937-836-3086 to register.  Class size is limited!

Canton Area - Recertification: April 1 & 2, 2010 at Baum’s Plumbing Store.
Certification: April 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 30, 2010
Call Mark Armstrong at 330-456-3466 to register.  Class size is limited!

OSHA FORM 300A REMINDER - Remember that from Feb. 1 through April 30, 2010 employers must complete and post a summary of the total number of job-related injuries and illnesses that occurred during the previous year. Employers are only required to display the OSHA Form 300A (summary), not the OSHA 300 log. The Form 300A summary should be posted in a visible location so that employees are aware of injuries and illnesses that occur in their workplace. Click here to download the forms.

LETTER TO ALL BUILDING DEPARTMENTS - from Willie Koester, Chairman, Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB):  The Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB) licenses commercial contractors in the five specialty trades (Electrical, HVAC, Refrigeration, Plumbing, Hydronics) who perform work on commercial buildings.  We receive calls from building departments asking questions about the licensing law and how it applies to the building department registrations. Click here to view some frequently asked questions as well as information OCILB would like to share with you.

10^th ANNUAL PHCC-ACCA CONVENTION AND EXPO

MARCH 24-27, 2010, Hilton at Easton, Columbus, OH
Today’s Puzzle…Tomorrow’s Solution

This is the place to recharge your business and get inspired! Education, training, information and networking with your business in mind.  Accredited for CEU hours for licensed contractors, or seeing and talking with manufacturer reps and suppliers about new and familiar products to help you work more efficiently day in and day out, you won’t want to be anywhere else!

Platinum Sponsor

AVAILABLE FROM FEDERATED INSURANCE
PHCC members can order the following materials free of charge to help reinforce a safe driving program with their employees:  Distractive Driver Kit or select from four different payroll stuffers - click here to order today!

PHCC CONCENTRATED PLUMBING APPRENTICESHIP CLASS

Ohio PHCC concentrated apprentice program consists of 4 separate one-week condensed training sessions where classes are held Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
Students will receive 160 hours of classroom instruction as opposed to 144 received in the standard evening programs.  A combination of classroom and hands-on instruction is guaranteed.
Call 800-686-PHCC for more information or click here.

OHIO PHCC EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
YES!  I want to invest in the future of the PHC industry in Ohio

• Information  about Ohio PHCC Educational Foundation
• Ohio  PHCC Educational Foundation Contribution Form
• 2010 Scholarship Application