OSHA Recordkeeping

OSHA requires firms with 11 or more employees to record injuries during the 2011 calendar year on the 300 log, and then post the summary form 300A for the period February 1 to April 30, 2012. Note that it is not necessary to record cases where only first-aid was rendered. If there were no injuries, form 300A must still be posted (indicating zero’s and signed by an officer).

Form C-2, used to report workers’ compensation claims, is helpful when completing the 300 log. The C-2 is also an allowable substitute for OSHA form 301. Also note that the Standard Industrial Code (SIC) for Electrical Contractors is 1731.

You must retain the OSHA 300 log and 300A summary, along with applicable C-2’s, for a period of 5 years. After 5 years you may discard the OSHA forms, but it is recommended that you keep a copy of all C-2 forms in your files for at least 18 years.

The 300 and 300A forms, and a wealth of information about completing the forms can be obtained by following this web link: http://www.osha.gov/recordkeeping/RKforms.html

Note that incidents involving one or more fatalities, or hospitalization of 3 or more employees from the same incident must be reported within 8 hours to OSHA.

 

Annual Journal

The Association's 112th Annual Journal will soon be published. 

The JOURNAL is a professionally designed magazine which includes timely articles concerning the electrical construction industry, a recap of our summer and winter meetings, along with ads and messages from our members and industry partners. The Journal is widely distributed to our members as well as suppliers, manufacturers, inspectors and related industry groups.

Placing an ad in the Journal is a great way to showcase your support for the Association. The deadline for ads has been extended to January 30, 2012. If interested, please access this link for ad contract.

 

WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATES REVISED

Effective with renewal policies October 1, 2011

The NY Compensation Rating Board has announced an average "loss cost level" rate increase of 9.1% effective with policies renewing October 1, 2011 and after.  Changes to individual classification codes  vary based upon industry experience.  The NYS Assessment charge will be increased from 18.1% of premium to 20.2%.

The rating system involves the calculation of just the loss component of rates, and each industry classification will have a state determined loss cost.  Carrier profit and overhead are no longer contained within the manual rates calculated by the state, rather each carrier will file a "loss cost multiplier".    The loss cost rate, multiplied by the loss cost multiplier will yield the total rate charged by the carrier.  Each carrier's final rates will vary based upon their approved multiplier.

The new "Loss Cost" rate for Code 5190- Electrical Wiring is 5.49, a 8.3% increase from the current rate of 5.07.  The "Loss Cost" rate for Code 5191- Low Voltage is 1.35, an increase of 6.3%. 

For those who qualify for Payroll Limitation, the weekly payroll "cap" of $1,109.75 will be revised to $1,159.44 effective with renewals after October 1, 2011.  The Territory Differentials (which were minimal) will be  eliminated.

Benefits for injured workers are indexed to 2/3 of the average statewide weekly wage. The current weekly maximum benefit for injured workers is $772.96.  For many years the weekly maximum was held constant at $400.

The Association's workers' compensation group will be incorporating these new rates upon renewal.  If you would like further information on Workers' Compensation rates or a quote from the  Association's Workers' Compensation Group, contact Jay Mangione at the Association office.

SCHOLARSHIP WINNER ANNOUNCED

The NYSEC Scholarship Committee is always faced with the difficult task of selecting just one recipient from among many talented and qualified applicants-- this year being no exception.

For 2011, the Committee selected Thomas Bittlemann of member firm Douglas Electrical Contracting, LLC in East Northport, NY.

Mr. Bittlemann plans to attend the Ohio State University in the fall.

The total award is $4,000 paid at $1,000 per year, and is open to the children and grandchildren of management employees and owners.

Many thanks to the membership for their generous contributions, which make this award possible.

Best of luck to all the impressive young adults who took the time to apply for this year's award!

NYSEC WORKERS COMP GROUP

Fully-insured group program without the potential liabilities of self-insurance.

NYSEC is partnered with AmTrust (merged with CardinalComp) to offer a workers' compensation safety group (not related to State Insurance Fund) designed specifically for our NYSEC electrical contracting membership.  The group provides competitive up-front pricing, outstanding claims handling, superior customer service and potential dividends.

Coverage through the group may now be extended to your operations outside New York, including PA, NJ, VT, CT and MA.

Contact Jay Mangione at the Association office, or complete this form (PDF) for further details and quotation.

PROPERTY & LIABILITY GROUP APPROACHING 100 MEMBERS!

Interest running high in this members only program!!

The State Association has partnered with Harleysville Insurance Company and Cool Insuring Agency to offer a property and liability group.  The program is tailored to specifically address electrical contractor coverage issues, and offers an additional discount for State Association members.

Those currently insured with Harleysville should speak with their broker to learn of the additional benefits and savings available through the group.  Quotes and further information may be obtained by visiting electrical contractors group.

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The New York State Association of Electrical Contractors

P.O. Box 807
Latham, NY 12110

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The New York State Association of Electrical Contractors, founded in 1899, is dedicated to promoting the exchange of information and ideas, fostering of business relationships and networking opportunities, development of group business and insurance programs, and the advancement of State legislative interests common among all member firms in the electrical contracting and related industries.

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