Jackson, MS, May 11, 2006--Effective May 1st, 2006, the National Tile Contractors Association introduced its new NTCA Contractor Safety Program for tile contracting companies.
Different from other safety programs, the NTCA Contractor Safety Program was created to meet the specific needs of tile contractors.
“We recognize the importance of safety in both commercial and residential tile installations, and we also know how hard it is for small businesses to implement and stick to a safety program,” said Bart Bettiga, NTCA executive director. “We feel the NTCA Contractor Safety Program offers a real solution for tile contractors on this important issue. In addition, we are convinced that by implementing this program over a period of time, contractors will have a significant opportunity to reduce their workman’s compensation costs and at the same time offer a safer environment for employees.”
The NTCA Contractor Safety Program is an annual subscription and is available to NTCA Members at a reduced rate. The subscription includes the following features and benefits:
-Twelve monthly safety topics: Each issue contains a safety meeting topic with a presenter outline and employee handout. Sign-in sheets are printed on the back of each issue, to document that the employee received training on the topic.
- Worker safety policy: Blanks allow each company to personalize the policy.
- Safety committee recommendations outline the purpose, function, and organization of a viable safety committee, including Accident/Injury Investigation Report, Accident/Injury Flash Report, and Accident/Injury Follow-up Direction.
- Drug-free workplace policy outline: Includes standards required by many general contractors and builders
- Safety violation policy, safety violation interview, and safety violation tickets: These are designed to be issued violators of company policies. Each pad of 50 tickets has duplicates for the offender and personnel file.
- What to do in case of accident or injury: Company-personalized brochures have specific instructions on medical care providers. The same information is laminated into a wallet-sized card for quick reference. To utilize this feature, the subscribing company will be required to provide information about a pre-selected care provider.
- Safety awards outline and suggestions
- OSHA quarterly newsletter emailed to contractors, with new jobsite safety tips.
In addition to the first year subscription and all that comes with it, NTCA will offer a second year, reduced-cost subscription that will include the following:
Twelve new safety topics for monthly meetings
Two supplemental issues for personal or home safety concerns
Safety award certificates and hard hat stickers
OSHA quarterly newsletter
“We are really excited to offer this program,” Bettiga said. “We urge contractors who do not have safety programs to seriously consider this opportunity that will walk them through it every step of the way. I’d ask contractors who already have a safety program to compare it to the NTCA Contractor Safety Program for versatility and effectiveness.”
