Bulletins
As follow-up to the “Industry Safety and Constructability Review” pilot (see MITA’s March 10th bulletin, MDOT to Pilot “Industry Safety and Constructability Review During Design”) on the upcoming I-69 project (I-69 from I-96 to Airport Road in Clinton/Eaton County), MDOT has posted a survey on their Innovative Contracting website to
The UPDATED Safety & Health Field Book is here! The first item a MIOSHA Safety Officer generally asks for during an inspection is a copy of your company’s safety and health program. When’s the last time you updated yours? Does it encompass the new confined space rules? Utility locating per
Many MITA members have asked about the potential enforcement of Governor Whitmer’s Executive Orders by the MIOSHA Construction Safety Division, and a recent ruling by the Court of Claims should help to quell those fears. The Court of Claims on Monday ruled that the potential penalties lobbed against businesses who
To: MITA Safety Directors Group From: Greg Brooks, Director of Safety & Compliance Date: June 2, 2020 RE: Safety Directors ZOOM Roundtable The Safety Directors roundtable originally scheduled on April 30, 2020, has been rescheduled as a ZOOM webinar for June 23, 2020, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Greg
MEMORANDUM TO: Union Contractors FROM: Michael A. Nystrom, Executive Vice President/Secretary DATE: June 3, 2020 RE: NOTICE – UPDATE TO ROAD LABORERS RATES: Zone 3 The original update to the wage rates published by the Laborers allocated the ZONE 3 increase incorrectly. Road Laborers ZONE 3 Update All Wage Rates
MITA has received notice that 3M Fall Protection issued a “Stop Use – Immediate Action Required” letter surrounding the use of the DBI-SALA® Delta™ & Exofit XP™ Arc Flash Harnesses. Please read the information contained in the link provided and pull any fall protection equipment that this bulletin references immediately.
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) intends on using a Design-Build procurement method to deliver a road and bridge rehabilitation and reconstruction project on I-94 in Calhoun County. MDOT plans to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) in September of 2021 and a Request for Proposals (RFP) in March of
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) intends on using a two-phase procurement process to select a contractor to deliver a project to remove 5 existing toll booths and install 5 new toll booths, as well as other improvements, along eastbound I-94 on the Blue Water Bridge Plaza. MDOT plans to
As we begin to reopen a large part of the economy that was shuttered during the height of the COVID-19 crisis, there are still significant health measures and safety restrictions that will be around for some time. One of those is a firm restriction on the number of people who
MITA is now taking pre-orders for posters which offer guidance to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus in offices and on job sites. The posters are available in two sizes: 12” x 18” printed on waterproof, tear-proof vinyl or 32” x 48” printed on a more heavy-duty material
Virtual Hiring Fair Week has arrived! On Thursday, June 4th, MITA and partners will host two virtual hiring fairs for individuals looking for a career in the heavy/highway construction industry. 10:00 a.m. – Southern Michigan Click here for the Zoom webinar link. 1:00 p.m. – Northern Michigan Click here for the Zoom webinar link.
After careful thought and consideration, MITA has decided to cancel this year’s Summer Conference at Crystal Mountain, which was scheduled for July 22-July 27, 2020 and has now been rescheduled at that location for July 27-31, 2022. It was brought to our attention that several member firms are currently prohibiting
