REMINDER! OSHA NEW DEADLINES
Reminder To Post OSHA 300A Summary Log From February 1st Through April 30th!
It is time for the annual posting of the 300A, which is the summary of your company’s recordable injuries and illnesses from 2019. The 300A must be signed by a corporate officer, and posted where employees have ready access to it, usually the employee poster area. For those employees who receive pay between February 1st and April 30th, and who don’t at least weekly report to the posting area, a copy of the form must be presented or mailed to that employee.
Click here to access the Cal/OSHA website for a copy of the 300A form.
You can also download the 300, 301, and 300A form as an excel spreadsheet by clicking here.
Most employers are also required to file the 300A with Federal OSHA. Employers with less than 20 employees, or whose NAICS codes are not on the list, don’t have to file. Most construction classes are on the list. You must register and post at the Federal website portal, by March 2, 2020.
Information from the California Professional Association of Specialty Contractors
Gathering for Food, 5G, and Fair Use Statute
Thursday, January 16th started with the CSA Board of Directors meeting, a four-hour event with lunch that keeps the committees moving forward and prepares for the 2020 WSSC Show and CSA Annual Convention in August.
Following the board meeting and a brief recess, an education seminar about trademarks, copyrights and more began at 3:30PM. Originally presented in northern California on October 10th, Jeff Aran, CSA’s legal counsel, brought his legal expertise to the Old Spaghetti Factory in Rancho Cucamonga. Aran outlined case studies in social media and plagiarism, then helped to define protections applicable to the sign industry related to products, technologies, and creative work. He covered:
- What is Protected
- How it is Protected
- Current Litigation
- Action Steps Sign Companies Can Take
Ethical and legal topics were discussed and a number of questions answered, such as, What would you do if another company’s sign drawings came across your desk attached with a request for your bid? What proactive steps should be taken to guard your creative work?
After the seminar came networking with fellow CSA members with cold drinks in hand and a fabulous Italian dinner. Fascinating 5G Technology insights were shared by Darrell Palmer during his evening presentation. Darrell’s impressive background includes over thirty-five years of experience in telecommunication, with several roles and projects, from design and management to field technician and construction manager. Thank you Darrell!
CSA Board Meeting Cancelled
CANCELLED: Board Meeting followed by Capitol Program and Dinner Presentation
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, CSA’s Board of Directors will not host its 3rd Board Meeting of FY 2019-2020 at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown, 300 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
NorCal Seminar and Dinner Meeting 3/19/20- Cancelled
The event previously scheduled for Thursday, March 19th at Reiff’s Gas Station Museum has been cancelled due to Coronavirus concerns.
First up: Seminar from 3:30 – 5:30pm
Human Assets: Maximize Talent in the Workplace
Presented by John Hackley
Seminar: 3:30pm -5:30pm
Meet our speaker, John Hackley of Oculus Consulting. Hackley’s credentials include a C-45 sign contractor license, accreditation as a small business consultant with the AASBC, contributor for Sign Builder Illustrated and speaker for ISA. Currently with Oculus Business Coaching, John leads business development and strategic alliances as its Chief Efficiency officer. Oculus provides consultation and executive coaching programs designed to help sign manufacturers make significant improvements by implementing systemic solutions.
Following the seminar, join us for No Host Cocktails 5:30 – 6:30pm
Then, stay for a Barbeque dinner and networking!
SoCal Seminar and Dinner Meeting 3/12/20
Date & Location: Thursday, March 12th at Green Dragon Tavern & Museum – 6115 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011
First up: Seminar from 3:30 – 5:30pm
Human Assets: Maximize Talent in the Workplace
Presented by John Hackley
Seminar: 3:30pm -5:30pm
Meet our speaker, John Hackley of Oculus Consulting. Hackley’s credentials include a C-45 sign contractor license, accreditation as a small business consultant with the AASBC, contributor for Sign Builder Illustrated and speaker for ISA. Currently with Oculus Business Coaching, John leads business development and strategic alliances as its Chief Efficiency officer. Oculus provides consultation and executive coaching programs designed to help sign manufacturers make significant improvements by implementing systemic solutions.
Following the seminar, join us for No Host Cocktails 5:30 – 6:30pm
Then, stay for Dinner, Networking and presentation from CalOSHA!
Join the Revolution at the Green Dragon!
We talk about Constitutional Rights, day in and day out, when it comes to our personal and (sign) business lives – Freedom of Speech.
No better place to Network with the Sign Industry movers and shakers than the Green Dragon Tavern & Museum as America is brought to life!
A replica of North End Boston’s historic Green Dragon Tavern, attendees will learn about the Colonial and Revolutionary War eras. Sip on some-thing cold to drink, then it’s time to experience some fabulous food!
2020 CSA BOD Meeting + Seminar + Dinner Jan. 16th
THURSDAY – Jan. 16, 2020
The Old Spaghetti Factory
11896 Foothill Blvd
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
CSA BOD Mtg: 11:00am – 3:15pm
The January Board Meeting will take place at the the Old Spaghetti Factory – 11896 Foothill Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. The meeting will run from 11:00am until 3:15pm, and includes lunch. Following the Board Meeting, join us for a seminar by Jeff Aran, CSA’s legal counsel!
Education Session
Meet our guest speaker and CSA Legal Counsel, Jeff Aran, as he outlines Social Media and Plagiarism, then helps to define protections applicable to the sign industry related to products, technologies, and creative work.
Jeff will share with those in attendance:
- What is Protected
- How it is Protected
- Current Litigation
- Action Steps Sign Companies Can Take
Jeff Aran has over 30 years’ experience in legal and legislative sign matters, including variances, MSP’s, CUP’s, ordinance evaluation, trademark protection, contracting, business and economic analysis, administrative law, constitutional law, and drafting legislation. He is “in the trenches” and understands the topic at hand!
Following the Seminar: Network & Dinner Presentation
Cocktails & Network: 5:30pm – 6:00pm
Dinner & Presentation: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Subject: TBD
What a Day for a Race!
Forty-six CSA members and staff attended the races on Nov. 22 at Del Mar Racetrack, located in Del Mar, California. Entrance fee, a program, the CSA-sponsored First Race, a picture in the winner’s circle for two, and a fabulous buffet lunch for all, were included in the CSA Event Package.
Originally scheduled for Thursday Nov. 21, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club officials announced suspension out of caution for the horses’ safety as the forecasted rain would likely make the Del Mar Fairgrounds’ dirt and grass tracks unsuitable for racing. This would be the first closure of the track in their 88 year history! Fortunately, 95% of the scheduled attendees were able to attend on Friday Nov 22nd; from downpours Thursday to Blue Skies Friday – made for a beautiful day. Beverages and conversation started flowing at 11 a.m., lunch was served at 11:30, first post was 12:30 p.m., betting was active, and cheering for favorite horses was lively and loud.
A Big THANK YOU to our four Event Sponsors; Federal Heath ($1,000) and SDS Automation, Grimco, Glantz ($500 each) — this CSA SoCal event was a huge success.
“Let’s do it again next year!”
CSA 2020 Vision Statement
A Focus on the Future While Building on the Past
"As President of the California Sign Association, I declare that this year’s theme is '2020 Vision.'”
---Message from Rob Riley, CSA President
Yes, I am playing off the year 2020 as we will never see that year again.
When I think of Theme, I think of a theme for the whole year that I am your President, not just for the Convention or part of the year or for special CSA functions. That is also what I would like to see moving forward for one of the largest and most powerful State associations in the nation.
Growing up and getting your eyes checked, 2020 vision was always the best vision a person could have. It represents superior vision. That is what I see moving forward in our association: A Great Vision, a vision that will move the whole Industry forward, not just in California, but every state in the Nation. That takes a Big Vision and it is what I have been seeing moving up the ranks and becoming your president. Continue Reading
CSA’s Dinner with Randall Ann Homan of Neon Speaks
Neon Speaks
The husband-and-wife duo that is Al Barna and Randall Ann Homan share deep roots in the San Francisco Bay Area arts and culture world, as well as a red-hot love for neon.
So much of the latter could be implied in the 2015 “San Francisco Neon: Survivors and Lost Icons,” the couple’s first published book spanning over four decades’ worth of images of vintage sign works, whether still glowing today or purely preserved in picture form.
Professional artists, photographers and graphic designers, Barna’s and Homan’s involvement with documenting and understanding these unique San Franciscan landmarks have developed into a greater effort in recent years.
In 2018, they published “Saving Neon: A Best Practice Guide” – a one-of-its-kind, 40-page answer on how to preserve neon signs. CSA member company Arrow Sign Company is listed as one part of the multi-member review team.
CSA’s Educational Seminar on Legal Protections for Today’s Sign Companies
What would you do if another company’s sign drawings came across your desk attached with a request for your bid? Have you marked up your work with copyright agreements to also now include dispute policies in case things are better decided in court?
Certain ethical and legal topics were discussed on Thursday, October 10, in Dublin, Calif., where the California Sign Association (CSA) hosted its first educational seminar of the 2019-2020 year.
CSA’s Legal Counsel and Director of Government Affairs Jeff Aran presented the seminar, examining various legal protections afforded to professional businesses by state and federal laws that help in situations where creative ideas and services are presented, and what these protections look like in a world that extends to the Internet.
Aran started by giving seminar attendees an in-depth look at everyday terms, like copyright, trademark, service mark and trade dress. Certain parallels would be noticed between our customers’ company names, slogans, colors and design, to our signmaking of those entities, and how they work together and independently.