Welcome to our Website
Welcome to Tulare and Kings Counties Builders Exchange. We have created this website to provide you with important information about programs we have developed to improve your practices and services. We will constantly be updating content on the site, keeping you current with programs, methods and techniques to help your business grow and remain safe.
At Your Service
George Elam, Executive Director
The Tulare and Kings Counties Builders Exchange has been an integral part of the construction industry for over 60 years. During that time we have promoted the industry in general and our members in particular.
The construction industry continues to be a vital part of the growth in these counties and our organization continues to provide a number of important services that enhance our members’ ability to perform at the highest level.
TKCBE Now Offers eTraining!
in partnersip with the Shasta Builders Exchange
Are online courses customized to meet the needs of the construction industry. Earn your Electrical CEUs or take Green Building, OSHA Saftey & Construction Courses. Start your eTraining now!
Builders Exchange Travel
just another service that is fun and convenient
TKCBE is proud to offer our own fun, convenient, and very competitive Travel Service. Moreover, all proceeds earned through our service are donated to “Wish upon a Star”. We encourage you to use this service and book your next flight, hotel, or vacation package with us!
Employee Labor Relations
a monthly seminar series
Tulare and Kings Counties Builders Exchange, and the Small Business Development Center partnering with UC Merced, sponsor a monthly seminar series on “Employee Labor Relations” topics. These seminars are open to all employers, and will be held here in our training Center promptly at 10:00am on the third Thursday every month, except August and December. David Miller, President of Pacific Employers will be the primary speaker, and we look forward to seeing you.
Safety Education and Training
local, convenient and affordable
TKCBE is proud to introduce our new Safety Director, Dave Turney. Dave has over 30+ years of safety training
experience. If your company is looking for a specific safety seminar that you do not see listed, Dave can get it done.
Please contact the exchange at 559-732-4568 if you are interested in attending one of the listed seminars.
On-Site Training
Courses are convenient and effective-delivered to your site or our facility
Our experienced technical staff will work with you to assess your needs and create a special program that best fits your situation.
Classes include, but are not limited to:
Safety Management for Managers, Supervisors & hourly Employees
Personal Safety & Site Control
Flagger & Traffic Control
Defensive Driving
General Safety
Mobile Equipment
Occupation Safety
First Aid/CPR Training
Call today discuss your training needs! (559) 732-4568
September 15, 2011 (10:00-11:30am)
Forms and Posters
Location: TKCBE Conference Center
Cost: FREE!
October 20, 2011 (10:00-11:30am)
Guest Speaker Seminar
Location: TKCBE Conference Center
Cost: FREE!
November 17, 2011 (10:00-11:30am)
Discipline and Termination
Location: TKCBE Conference Center
Cost: FREE!
OCCUPATIONAL NOISE EXPOSURE
Every year, approximately 30 million people in the United States are occupationally exposed to hazardous noise. Noise-related hearing loss has been listed as one of the most prevalent occupational health concerns in the United States for more than 25 years. Thousands of workers every year suffer from preventable hearing loss due to high workplace noise levels. Since 2004, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported that nearly 125,000 workers have suffered significant, permanent hearing loss. In 2009 alone, BLS reported more than 21,000 hearing loss cases.
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