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Update 08-30-10

In this news update: 

First Page of Current News 

  • Get a Load of This Dividend

  • The 52nd ECAT Annual Meeting in Fort Worth June 25 & 26

  • Safety Corner - Fire Extinguishers 

  • Educational Safety Awareness

  • Welcome Our New Members

Second Page of Current News 

  • Pictures of ECAT activities.

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To: Earthmoving Contractors Association of Texas Insurance Program Participants

Re: ECAT/BITUMINOUS INSURANCE SAFETY GROUP PROGRAM DIVIDEND

July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008 Program Year

July 1, 2008-June 30, 2009 Program Year

Not only has your support of the ECAT/Bituminous Safety Group Insurance Program benefited the association immensely but has also generated real returns for you in great coverage at very competitive rates - and will continue to.

We are pleased to announce that dividends totaling $368,295 for the 07-08 year and $725,517 for the 08-09 year are being returned to program participants on a pro rata basis. We hope you were in the program both years. Since inception the insurance program has returned:

Three million two hundred sixty-eight thousand seven hundred forty-four dollars

$3,268,744

WOW!

Thank you for your participation and please tell the earthmoving contractors in your area how effective the ECAT membership and insurance programs are in improving your bottom line.

Sincerely,

ECAT Board of Directors

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MORE ON THE 52ND ECAT ANNUAL MEETING IN FORT WORTH COMING SOON. 

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SAFETY CORNER

(The following article provided by the Bituminous Insurance Company.   Fire extinguisher are not much help if you do not understand how to use them)

Fire Extinguisher Use

Improper use of a fire extinguisher (herein after referred to as "extinguisher") can lead to injury, property damage, and an increase in a fire's size. The following actions should be taken when attempting to control a fire with an extinguisher.

Preliminary Procedures

  • Call the fire department. Identify the type of fire (Class A, B, C, D, and K) and size.

  • Locate and identify the extinguisher for that class and size of fire.

  • Check to see if the extinguisher is charged. If inside, keep an escape path (i.e., exit) to your back; never let the fire get between you and your exit.

  • If outside, keep the wind to your back.

  • Pull the pin with a twisting motion (for canister-type extinguishers, pull the hose straight up and hit the plunger with heal of your hand to puncture the charging cartridge).

  • Aim the extinguisher at the base of the fire.

Application

  • Squeeze the trigger to discharge the extinguishing agent.

  • Sweep the extinguisher from one side to the other side of the fire, always keeping your back to the exit, until the fire has been extinguished.

  • Try not to agitate the fuel's surface, as this can cause a flare up.

  • Once the fire has been extinguished, back away from the fire to a safe area with the extinguisher ready to reapply if necessary.

  • Place the extinguisher on its side after use.

Safety Tips

  • When using a CO2 extinguisher, never touch the hose or the horn; only touch the handle of the extinguisher. Severe frostbite can occur if the discharge hose or horn is touched.

  • Never turn your back on a fire; back away slowly.

  • Do not get closer than necessary to control the fire - check your stream reach before moving in on the fire; some extinguishers have a long reach.

  • Crouch down so the steam hits the fire on as level a plane as possible; directing the stream down into the fire will only make it larger.

  • DO NOT cancel the fire department response. Even if you think the fire is out, have the fire department check for hidden hot spots.

  • Remember Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep

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EDUCATIONAL SAFETY AWARENESS

There are two groups which provide educational safety awareness programs on the rules and regulations on working in the area of underground high pressure pipelines.  They are the Texas Excavation Safety System, Inc (TESS) and The Pipeline Group.

The Texas Excavation Safety Systems, Inc. programs can be found by viewing a complete training schedule and register at their website at www.digtess.org which is provided by local pipeline and gas distribution companies.  Or you may call TESS at 1-887-280-8636 to register or with any questions.

The Pipeline Group travels throughout Texas holding educational safety awareness programs on excavating around utilities.  For the next program in your area, you may find it by going to their website at www.pipelinegroup.com or email them at rsvp@pipelinegroup.com or you may call toll free 1-877-687-0901.   You may register for the program in your area at the same time.  Some of the current Texas sites for the educational meetings are as follows for September; 23rd in Monahans/Pecos, and 30th in Odessa. 

Remember you will need to RSVP at least 8 days prior to the scheduled educational meetings to be included and you can do so at the above websites, email, or toll free numbers.   The Groups usually provide a dinner with the program and their speakers are very intertaining.   So take advantage of their programs and learn how your safety can depend on it. 

For One Call Service:   Dial 811 nationwide at least 48 hours before digging in your area and get a one call center for your particular area to make that important call before you dig.

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WELCOME OUR NEW CONTRACTOR MEMBERS!

DOUBLE R UTILITIES, INC.
Jeff Lawrence
466 Poetry Rd.
Royse City, TX 75189
972-772-9060
 
T. W. ROBINSON, INC.
Thomas W. & Cheryl Robinson
Thomas S. Robinson
16757 Squyres Rd. Ste., 100
Spring, TX 77379
281-370-7022
 
NATIVE SERVICES, INC.
Michelle Homminga
P. O. Box 1983
Friendswood, TX 77549
713-434-1231
 
SON-WAY AGRI PRODUCTS
Allan Chandler
P. O. Box 2505
Conroe, TX 77305
936-539-1215


WELCOME OUR NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBERS!

 
INSURANCE NETWORK OF TEXAS
RUSTY BETTS, CRIS
8774 W. Adams Avenue, Suite 7
Temple, TX 76502
254-716-3224
www.intonline.com
 
JOEL M. PELZL, C.P.A.
Joel Pelzl
389 South Seguin St
New Braunfels, TX 78130-4153
830-625-7797
 
 
 

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