It is our pleasure to announce the 2020 NYSEC Scholarship is awarded to Mary Tsahas of member firm Tarasis Electric. The award is $1,000 per year payable over a four-year period. Mary is a National Merit Commended Scholar and AP scholar with distinction and will begin her studies this fall in engineering at Princeton University. […]
The NYS Legislature reconvened virtually in special session. Read update Here
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 by […]
NYC has now joined the other 9 regions in NYS for Phase 4 opening. For detailed information regarding re-opening protocols visit the NYS website here
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 […]
The Scholarship Committee is now taking applications, with a deadline of JUNE 26, 2020. The application can be downloaded here. Children and grand children of owners, officers and management employees of member firms in good standing are eligible. The scholarship is awarded to a high school senior who will be entering college in the fall […]
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