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ASA Coronavirus COVID-19 RESOURCES

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ASA Resources to help you protect your companies, employees & families during the COVID-19 Outbreak:

CISC COVID-19 EXPOSURE, PREVENTION, PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE PLAN
CISC COVID-19 Exposure Prevention Preparedness and Response Plan_

Department of Labor SUMMARY of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-employee-paid-leave

OSHA GUIDE TO PREPARE WORKPLACE
https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3990.pdf

ASA COVID-19 RESOURCE GUIDE
ASA_COVID_19_Resource_Guide-CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

ASA EMPLOYER GUIDE
ASA Employer Guide – Things to Consider (Covid-19)

ASA SAMPLE LETTERS
ASA Covid19-letter_3-17-v3

COVID-19 Healthcare Planning Checklist
COVID-19 Healthcare Planning Checklist

CDC GUIDANCE FOR BUSINESS PREPAREDNESS
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html

CLICK LINK FOR SLIDES FROM 3.19.20. ASA WEBINAR Practical Considerations for Dealing with COVID-19

https://americansubcontractorsassociationnationalasa.growthzoneapp.com/ap/CloudFile/Download/GrZKEOYp

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) that was first detected in China and has now emerged in almost 90 locations internationally, including 500 confirmed cases within the United States as of March 9, 2020. With the complete clinical picture of COVID-19 not fully known along with the CDC’s expectation that the number of confirmed cases will continue to rise, members of the American Subcontractors Association (ASA) may have concerns regarding the disease and how to handle employment matters during this outbreak. As the situation is emerging and continually evolving, ASA will monitor all federal agency developments and guidance to supply our members with the most up to date information available.

The ASA has collected numerous materials from a wide variety of sources and developed this Coronavirus Resource Guide to provide our members with a comprehensive resource to best prepare for employment disruptions as COVID-19 cases continue to be discovered. CLICK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD IMPORTANT INFORMATION!

ASA_COVID_19_Resource_Guide-CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

MARCH 2020 TOOL BOX TALK TOPICS

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CLICK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD TOOL BOX TALK TOPICS PROVIDED BY THE ASA SAFETY COMMITTEE!

Building Evacuation

Guardrails

Preventing Falls Through Holes

Self Retracting Lifelines

FEB 2020 TOOL BOX TALK TOPICS

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CLICK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD TOOL BOX TALK TOPICS PROVIDED BY THE ASA SAFETY COMMITTEE!

Electrical Safety Part 2

Slips Trip and Falls Part 2

Questions to Ask Before a Task

Your Hearing – Keep it for a Lifetime

ASA SAFETY AWARD APPLICATION-DUE FEB 10, 2020

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CLICK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD ASA SAFETY AWARD APPLICATION!
Application is due to [email protected] by February 10, 2020, along with your 2019 OSHA 300A Form for 2019.

2019 Member Safety Award Application-click here to download

JAN 2020 TOOL BOX TALK TOPICS

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CLICK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD TOOL BOX TALK TOPICS PROVIDED BY THE ASA SAFETY COMMITTEE!

Electrical Safety Part 1

Glove Selection

How to Deal With Aggressive Drivers

Utility Clearance Reminder

Lead – The Cumulative Killer

DEC 2019 TOOL BOX TALK TOPICS

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CLICK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD TOOL BOX TOPICS PROVIDED BY THE ASA MWC SAFETY COMMITTEE!

WINTER ROAD SAFETY

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As a reminder, the MoDOT Traveler Information Map http://traveler.modot.org/map/ and a free mobile app version, report winter road condition information for Missouri state highways.

Go beyond the first glance. Zoom in on the map to see conditions ahead during breaks from the road.

And when pavement shows the first sign of slickness, find a warm, safe place to pull over and wait for safer driving conditions.

After all, the most important item in any truck sits behind the steering wheel..

NOV 2019 TOOL BOX TALK TOPICS

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CLICK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD TOOL BOX TOPICS PROVIDED BY THE ASA MWC SAFETY COMMITTEE!

OCT 2019 TOOL BOX TALK TOPICS

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CLICK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD TOOL BOX TOPICS PROVIDED BY THE ASA MWC SAFETY COMMITTEE!

Communication Issues

Five Reasons to Work Safe Today

Pinch Points and Hand Injuries

The Little Things

Unloading Trailers

SEPT 2019 TOOL BOX TALK TOPICS

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CLICK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD TOOL BOX TOPICS PROVIDED BY THE ASA MWC SAFETY COMMITTEE!

The Fatal Four Hazards in the Construction Industry

Underground Utilities Strikes Safety Talk

Working with Subcontractors Safety Talk

Involve the Right Person Safety Talk-Sept

American Subcontractors Association - Midwest Council

conflict of interest policies for board of directors

Adopted by The Board of Directors August 17, 2005

There exists between the Board of Directors and members of ASA a fiduciary relationship that carries with it a strict and unbending duty of loyalty. Directors are responsible for administering the Association’s affairs honestly and economically, and exercising their best care, skill and judgment for the sole benefit of the Association. The giving of this service, because of the varied interests and backgrounds of the Directors, may result in situations involving a dual interest that might be interpreted as a conflict of interest. However, this service should not be rendered impossible solely by reason of possible conflict of interest.

Potential conflicting interests exist between the Association and any organization or firm with which the Association does business, and between the Association and any organization or firm providing services similar to those services offered by the Association to its chapters, individual members, nonmembers, and other organizations and firms. It is, of course, impossible to list every circumstance giving rise to a possible conflict of interest; however, they may include:

A position of material financial interest in an outside concern from which ASA secures services, goods, or which provides services competitive with ASA;
Any services of a consultative, managerial or directive nature provided to any outside concern that does business with or provides services competitive with ASA;
Any gifts, excessive or unusual entertainment or other favors received from any outside concern that does, is seeking to do business with ASA, or is a competitor of ASA.

If a Director becomes aware that he/she has a possible conflict of interest or that another Director has a possible conflict of interest, he/she should immediately notify the President and the Executive Director. The President and the Executive Director shall review the situation and inform the Board of Directors of a potential conflict of interest situation. The Board of Directors shall obtain an opinion from an outside independent counsel with respect to real or potential conflicts of interest in order to prevent a conflict that could operate to the detriment of the Association.

If the Board of Directors determines that a conflict exists, the Director with the conflicting interest will not be prevented from participating fully in discussions related to the issue or from answering pertinent questions of other Directors. However, the Board of Directors may request the interested Director to abstain from voting on matters related to the conflicting activity or Association. Such vote shall be duly recorded.

This policy will be reviewed annually for the information and guidance of Directors at an annual orientation or at the first Board of Directors’ meeting of the fiscal year. New Directors will be advised of the policy upon election.

Code of Conduct Policy

Adopted by The Board of Directors June 21, 2006

The Midwest Council is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to representing the construction industry through advocacy, leadership, education and networking. The Midwest Council traditionally has demanded and received the highest ethical services from its volunteers and paid staff. In an effort to maintain the high standard of conduct expected of the Midwest Council with respect to the management of its own affairs and to enable the Midwest Council to continue to serve the construction industry, the Midwest Council adopts the following Code of Conduct applicable to all volunteers and paid staff.

The Midwest Council volunteers and paid staff shall strive to be continually aware of the Association’s mission, values, and ethical standards and operate in a manner consistent with them.
The Midwest Council volunteers and paid staff shall treat each person in a caring and respectful fashion mindful of individual differences and cultural and ethnic diversity. This includes avoiding unwarranted negative criticism of colleagues.
The Midwest Council volunteers and paid staff shall continually strive to increase their professional knowledge and skills and apply them in practice. They should aspire to contribute to the knowledge base of the Association and the construction industry.
The Midwest Council volunteers and paid staff should be alert to and avoid conflicts of interest that interfere with impartial judgment. They should inform appropriate leadership (i.e., officer or senior staff) when a real or potential conflict of interest arises and take reasonable steps to resolve the issue.
The Midwest Council volunteers and paid staff shall not accept or seek on behalf of any person, any financial advantage or gain of other than nominal value offered as a result of the volunteer or paid staff member’s affiliation with The Midwest Council.
The Midwest Council volunteers and paid staff should provide services and represent themselves as competent only within the boundaries of their education, experience, training, or other relevant professional experience.
The Midwest Council volunteers and paid staff shall not disclose any confidential Midwest Council information that is available solely as a result of the volunteers or paid staff member’s affiliation with The Midwest Council to any person not authorized to receive such information or use to the disadvantage of The Midwest Council any such confidential information.
The Midwest Council volunteers and paid staff shall not authorize the use of or use for the benefit or advantage of any person, the name, logo, endorsement, services or property of The Midwest Council, except in conformance with Association procedures.
The Midwest Council volunteers and paid staff should not take unfair advantage of their affiliation with The Midwest Council to further their personal, religious, political or business interests.
The Midwest Council volunteers and paid staff shall strive to operate and act in ways that are in the best interests of The Midwest Council and its members.
The Midwest Council volunteers and paid staff shall not operate or act in any manner that is contrary to the best interests of The Midwest Council.
The Midwest Council volunteers and paid staff shall fully comply with all laws, rules and regulations applicable to the Association in the locations in which it operates.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti Discrimination Policy

Adopted May 21, 2008

A. Statement of Policy. The Association provides equal employment opportunities to each employee and applicant for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, handicap or disability, unfavorable discharge from military service, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, or citizenship status in accordance with applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

B. Prohibition Against Unlawful Harassment. The Association expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, handicap or disability, unfavorable discharge from military service, status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, or citizenship status in accordance with applicable law.

C. Specific Policy on Sexual Harassment. With respect to sexual harassment, the Association prohibits:

Unwelcome sexual advances; requests for sexual favors; and all other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual or otherwise offensive nature, especially where:
a. Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of employment,
b. Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as the basis for decisions affecting an individual’ s employment, or
c. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment;
Offensive comments, jokes, innuendos and other sexually oriented statements.

D. Complaint Procedure. An employee who believes she/he has experienced any harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, handicap or disability, unfavorable discharge from military service, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or who believe they have been treated in an unlawful, discriminatory manner, should promptly report the matter to the President of the Association for investigation or if to do so would be in appropriate, to the Vice President of the Association. The Association promptly will conduct a thorough, objective investigation of the complaint and attempt to resolve the situation. If the Association determines that unlawful discrimination has occurred, the Association will take appropriate action. The Association will not tolerate any retaliation against an employee for filing a complaint in good faith.

Due to COVID-19 all ASA Midwest Council meetings & events are cancelled thru April 30th.
Click Here to Access Member Resources to Help your Company and Family Stay Safe, During the COVID-19 Outbreak!

ASA Midwest Council is a construction trade association of specialty contractors and suppliers serving the construction industry and the community. Our purpose is to improve the construction process through education, advocacy, and collaboration.

ASA Coronavirus COVID-19 RESOURCES

ASA Resources to help you protect your companies, employees & families during the COVID-19 Outbreak:

OSHA GUIDE TO PREPARE WORKPLACE
https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3990.pdf

ASA COVID-19 RESOURCE GUIDE
ASA_COVID_19_Resource_Guide-CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

ASA EMPLOYER GUIDE
ASA Employer Guide – Things to Consider (Covid-19)

ASA SAMPLE LETTERS
ASA Covid19-letter_3-17-v3

MARCH 2020 TOOL BOX TALK TOPICS

FEB 2020 TOOL BOX TALK TOPICS

ASA SAFETY AWARD APPLICATION-DUE FEB 10, 2020

2019 Member Safety Award Application-click here to download

JAN 2020 TOOL BOX TALK TOPICS

DEC 2019 TOOL BOX TALK TOPICS

WINTER ROAD SAFETY

NOV 2019 TOOL BOX TALK TOPICS

OCT 2019 TOOL BOX TALK TOPICS

SEPT 2019 TOOL BOX TALK TOPICS

American Subcontractors Association - Midwest Council

Whistle-Blower Policy

conflict of interest policies for board of directors

Dues Collection & Policy

Antitrust Policy

Code of Conduct Policy

Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti Discrimination Policy

Upcoming Events

ASAMWC Board of Directors Conference Call

April 2020 Member DINNER Meeting-POSTPONED

ASA/SITE TOPGOLF NETWORKING EVENT-Subject to Change

ASAMWC Board of Directors Meeting

June 2020 Member DINNER Meeting

ASA Golf Tournament 2020

ASA Midwest Council is a construction trade association of specialty contractors and suppliers serving the construction industry and the community. Our purpose is to improve the construction process through education, advocacy, and collaboration.

ASA Coronavirus COVID-19 RESOURCES

ASA Resources to help you protect your companies, employees & families during the COVID-19 Outbreak:

OSHA GUIDE TO PREPARE WORKPLACE https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3990.pdf

ASA COVID-19 RESOURCE GUIDE ASA_COVID_19_Resource_Guide-CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

ASA EMPLOYER GUIDE ASA Employer Guide – Things to Consider (Covid-19)

ASA SAMPLE LETTERS ASA Covid19-letter_3-17-v3

MARCH 2020 TOOL BOX TALK TOPICS

FEB 2020 TOOL BOX TALK TOPICS

ASA SAFETY AWARD APPLICATION-DUE FEB 10, 2020

JAN 2020 TOOL BOX TALK TOPICS

DEC 2019 TOOL BOX TALK TOPICS

WINTER ROAD SAFETY

NOV 2019 TOOL BOX TALK TOPICS

OCT 2019 TOOL BOX TALK TOPICS

SEPT 2019 TOOL BOX TALK TOPICS

American Subcontractors Association - Midwest Council

Whistle-Blower Policy

conflict of interest policies for board of directors

Dues Collection & Policy

Antitrust Policy

Code of Conduct Policy

Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti Discrimination Policy

OSHA GUIDE TO PREPARE WORKPLACE
https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3990.pdf

ASA COVID-19 RESOURCE GUIDE
ASA_COVID_19_Resource_Guide-CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

ASA EMPLOYER GUIDE
ASA Employer Guide – Things to Consider (Covid-19)

ASA SAMPLE LETTERS
ASA Covid19-letter_3-17-v3