Important Info for Contractor's to Know

 This page is broken down in sections by trades-  OSHA & CSL  on the left and  ELECTRICAL on the right.
Electrical further broken down by states and misc. info

 OSHA 

*MA OSHA- Safety for Public Sector Employees 
Highlights of Updated MGL 149 Sec 6 1/2
NOW INCLUDES- 
  • The law defines a public sector workplace to include counties, municipalities, all state agencies, quasi-public independent entities, courts, bureaus, commissions, divisions or authorities of the commonwealth, political subdivisions, and public colleges and universities.

*OSHA page for Small Business. This is a great resource.
Please check it out

*Recommended Practices for Safety and
Health Programs guidelines from OSHA.

*We receive a lot of questions in our OSHA 10 classes
on record keeping. This might help.  http://www.osha.gov/recordkeeping/index.html

*OSHA cards do not expire.
If lost after 5 years you must take the course again.
If you lose them before 5 years, call the trainer you
took the class with for a new one for a fee.
(increase from 3 to 5 years)

*Hazard Communication is here. Check the OSHA
Hazard Communication page for more info.


CSL
Kennedy Seminars is looking to partner with @HomePrep to offer live classes again. Stay Tuned!

We only offer on-line CSL classes now.
As of 12/31/2017, only 6 of the 12 hours can be done online. The other 6 must be done live.

@HomePrep has partnered with a company in Wilmington to take the live 6 hours.
If you register here you will be directed to an additional site for the live portion.

*If you are renewing on-line you must also send a copy of your certificate (take pic with phone & email it to yourself. Save and attach)

*9th Edition of the Building Code has been approved. Still waiting on effective date.
Read more DPS website


* You must have a new 12 hour continuing education certificate every  2 yr renewal period.

*Need a form from the DPS?

* The DPS is attempting to do everything via email. Be sure to notify them of any email change Ph: (617) 727-3200

*Licenses still seemed to be delayed. Check your bank statement for your cancelled check when you renewed. That will serve as proof to building officials that your license is in good standing.

*YOU MUST receive your renewal form directly from the BBRS. Each form is specific to the licensee.  If you have not received your renewal form 30 days prior to your renewal, contact Bev and I will give you contact information to request one. Bev@Kennedyseminars.net or 978-655-4568

*At this time, Kennedy Seminars has no plans to offer the hoisting continuing education.
If you would like to find a hoisting continuing  education class or more information in general "Hoisting Operators (FAQs)"

TO ALL CONTRACTORS- PLEASE HELP THE KIDS
Do you know that you can work with the local technical schools to help those young kids that will some day walk in your shoes in the trades?

These teachers are dedicated hard workers with little funding for their students

How can you help?
Become a co-op shop; donate used materials or equipment, Join the advisory Board
If you want to get involved but don't know how just call me and I will help you find a very appreciative school in your area. Bev@Kennedyseminars.net or 978-655-4568

ELECTRICAL

 MASSACHUSETTS
*MA Board has just extended the expiration of school and work hours to 20 years. This will hopefully go into effect in mid-January 2020. Stay tuned.

*Draft of the 2020 MA Amendments
​(final version coming soon)
​
*MA Board is now paperless for 99%. If you are having trouble email me and I will try to help
 ​
**Business Entity Licenses are supposed to be coming in 2020
Stay tuned for more info.
However, you can still add a 2nd company to your master license per 237 CMR 16.03 (2) (e)

*Has your MA License expired in 2016 or earlier?
You NEED to RETEST.  
MA Journeyman test is set to change to new questions July 2020. Hurry if you need to retest.

*Need info on the S-License to work on security systems
S-License FAQ's
S-License Apps

*6 hours of pd  no longer sent to the Board. Keep your certificate in a safe spot if you are randomly selected for audit.
If you take a 6 hour class on your own, make sure your certificate contains the following:
1.Subject matter;
2.Date of course and hours completed;
3.Course Sponsor's name;
4.Speakers name;
5.Name of attendee.


 New Hampshire
*NH NEC Amendments

​NH Apprentice Ratio Bill Text Effective June 2018

*You must  take your 2020 code update in 2020- regardless of your expiration date.
*If you renew in 2020, you do not have your code updated done to renew.
*Renewals and the code update are treated separately

*Moved? Make sure to update your address with the NH Board.

MAINE

RHODE ISLAND

VERMONT

NFPA.Org


MISC
*UL White books On-line
*UL Product Incident Report Form 
*AFCI Unwanted Tripping Report
*NEMA Evaluating Water Damaged Equipment-



UL OPENS CATALOG OF SAFETY STANDARDS

Digitization and globalization drive change - library of more than 1,400 Standards now available to all

 It was announced that UL is now providing view-only access to most of our standards.  In case you missed it:
 
Digitization and globalization drive change - library of more than 1,400 Standards now available to all.  Press Release
 
In order for anyone to access the view option, they need to go to the standards site, proceed as if you are purchasing a standard, Access the standard you want (508A in example below), go to the view option (register if needed).
 
Step 1: Access the Standards Access Site:  https://ulstandards.ul.com/access-standards/
Step 2: Once you get to the site, proceed as if you are buying a standard
Step 3:  Access the Standard
Step 4:  Select Digital View
Step 5:  Register if needed

This should be fully available to the public including the AHJ community.