The construction industry is classified under Phase – One of the re-opening plan for New York State. As of May 27, 2020, each region of the State has entered phase one with the exception of New York City. Further information on the safety requirements and required affirmation can be accessed by following this link
Construction has been classified as PHASE ONE, allowing business to resume on a regional basis, subject to following the health and safety guidelines. There are 10 regions statewide. Several upstate regions have met the criteria to reopen for phase one industries upon the expiration of NY Pause effective 5/15/2020. Several more regions are close. Please […]
April 13, 2020- This Interim Enforcement Response Plan for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) provides instructions and guidance to Area Offices and compliance safety and health officers (CSHOs) for handling COVID-19-related complaints, referrals, and severe illness reports. The scope of this guidance covers all investigations and inspections specifically related to the workplace hazard of SARS-CoV-2 (severe […]
Below is a list of links with information regarding COVID-19: Health NY CDC OSHA – Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID -19 NYC Health NYC Mayor’s Office US Department of Labor – Coronavirus
Guidance current as of April 24, 2020, per Executive Order 202.6. The Empire State Development Corporation has issued further updated guidance for construction under the Governor’s “PAUSE-NY” Executive Orders. Follow the link to ESD Guidance here. The guidance of April 24, 2020 has been updated for “essential” construction as follows: 9. Construction All non-essential construction […]
The State of New York approved a slight increase in the rate for Code 5190 Electrical Wiring. Effective with policies renewing on or after October 1, 2020, the loss cost for code 5190 will increase 0.8% from 4.90 to 4.94. The loss cost rate, multiplied by a carrier loss cost multiplier yields the total rate charged […]
It is our pleasure to announce the 2019 NYSEC Scholarship is awarded to James Gould of member firm O’Connell Electric Co., Rochester, NY. The award is $1,000 per year payable over a four-year period. James is an honors high school graduate and will begin his studies this fall in neuroscience at Monroe Community College. We […]