Projects Open for Bid
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
Throughout the year TKCBE will be hosting Safety Education and Training courses for employers and employees. The courses are brought to you by David Tourney, TKCBE Safety Director. For course information please see the “Mark your Calendar” icon below, here on our home page.
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
August 24, 2010 (8:00-5:00pm)
Cal-OSHA 8-Hour Safety
Location: TKCBE Community Room
Cost: $150.00 for Certificate
September 8, 2010 (8:00-12:00pm)
Competent Person Excavation
Location: TKCBE Community Room
Cost: FREE!
September 16, 2010 (10:00-11:30am)
Forms & Posters as well as contracts, signs, handouts, fliers
Location: TKCBE Community Room
Cost: FREE!
September 20, 2010 (8:00-12:00pm)
Backhoe Loader (3 yr certification)
Cost: $100.00
September 21, 2010 (8:00-12:00pm)
Skid Steer & Front end Loader (Both Classes are 3 yr certification)
Cost: $100.00
October 4, 2010 (8:00-12:00pm)
Forklift Counter Balance/Warehouse ITA Class 1-4-5
Cost: $100.00
October 5, 2010 (8:00-12:00pm)
Rough Terrain & ITA Class 7 Variable Reach aka Telehandler (3 yr certification)
Cost: $150.00
October 18, 2010 (TBA)
Competent person fall protection
Location: TKCBE Community Room
Cost: FREE!
October 19, 2010 (8:00-12:00pm)
Aerial work platforms, scissor & boom lifts (3 yr certification)
Cost: $100.00
October 20, 2010 (8:00-5:00pm)
First Aid/CPR Emergency response (2 yr certification)
Location: TKCBE Community Room
Cost: $50.00
October 21, 2010 (10:00-11:30am)
Guest Speaker seminar
Location: TKCBE Community Room
Cost: FREE!
November 1, 2010 (8:00-12:00pm)
Scissor lifts only (3 yr certification)
Cost: $100.00
November 2, 2010 (8:00-12:00pm)
Boom lifts only (3 yr certification)
Cost: $100.00
November 15, 2010 (8:00-12:00pm)
Competent Person Fall Protection
Location: TKCBE Community Room
Cost: FREE!
November 16, 2010 (8:00-12:00pm)
Confined Space Awareness
Location: TKCBE Community Room
Cost: FREE!
November 17, 2010 (8:00-12:00pm)
Hazard Communication, MSDS & Right to Know
Location: TKCBE Community Room
Cost: FREE!
November 18, 2010 (10:00-11:30am)
Discipline & Termination
Location: TKCBE Community Room
Cost: FREE!
December 6, 2010 (8:00-12:00pm)
Respirators: When & How to Use; Fit Testing of Respirators
Location: TKCBE Community Room
Cost: FREE!
December 7, 2010 (10:00-12:00pm)
New Hire safety orientation, safety in the workplace
Location: TKCBE Community Room
Cost: FREE!
December 15, 2010 (8:00-5:00pm)
Federal OSHA 10-Hour Safety
Location: TKCBE Community Room
Cost: $100.00
US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $430,000 in fines against US Postal Service for electrical hazards at Scarborough, Maine, mail processing facility
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited the U.S. Postal Service for alleged willful and repeat violations of safety standards following an inspection at the Southern Maine Processing and Distribution Center in Scarborough, Maine. The Postal Service faces a total of $430,000 in fines, chiefly for exposing workers to electrical hazards.
"These citations and sizable fines reflect the Postal Service's failure to equip its workers with the necessary knowledge and skills to safely work with live electrical parts," said Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA Dr. David Michaels. "The Postal Service knew that proper and effective training was needed for the safety of its workers but did not provide it."
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