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Trench Safety Stand Down 2025

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Harvey WaldenCommunity Member
2 weeks ago
Trench Safety Stand Down 2025

Trench Safety Stand Down 2025

Trench Safety Stand Down 2025 June 16–20, 2025 Trenching is one of construction’s most hazardous activities. The NUCA Trench Safety Stand Down is a nationwide effort to improve jobsite safety through focused discussions and awareness. National Trench Safety proudly supports this initiative by providing practical resources and encouraging participation among customers, contractors, municipalities, and our teams. Get Training Backed by Real-World Experience NTS offers hands-on training designed to improve safety on your jobsites year-round. Courses cover excavation safety, competent person certification, confined space entry, fall protection, and more. Classes are taught by experienced trainers and available at NTS branches nationwide. View NTS Training Calendar What Is a Stand Down? A trench safety stand down is a brief, scheduled safety meeting to focus your crew’s attention on trenching and excavation hazards. Hold these talks at the jobsite, yard, or wherever your team meets. Use this time to clearly discuss safe trenching practices and accident prevention. What to Cover Keep your discussion short and focused. Consider covering: Competent Person responsibilities Identifying and classifying soil Shielding vs. shoring Proper use and inspection of trench boxes Common jobsite hazards and prevention strategies Need help getting started? Check out the Excavation Safety Stand Down Outline. How to Participate  Select a date between June 16–20. Hold a safety meeting with your crew focused on trench safety. Use the NTS-provided outline or your company’s internal safety resources. Submit your participation directly to NUCA. Visit NUCA’s Stand Down Page to Report Participation     Share your team’s participation on LinkedIn by tagging @National Trench Safety and using #NTSTrenchSafetyWeek to spread awareness. Need Help? Contact your nearest NTS branch for support with trench safety resources, planning, or jobsite equipment. Find Your Local Branch   Disclaimer: This material is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, regulatory guidance, or a comprehensive safety plan. National Trench Safety makes no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy or applicability of this content to any specific situation. Employers are responsible for complying with all applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations and for providing appropriate training to their employees. The post 2025 Trench Safety Stand Down Resources appeared first on Trench and Traffic Safety Equipment Sales, Rentals, Training.

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Islamorada Public Hearing Set for Vacation Rental Ordinance

2 weeks ago

"NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Village Council of Islamorada, Village of Islands, Florida, at the Islamorada Village Hall, 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida, commencing at 5:05 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, regarding the following proposed Ordinance: ORDINANCE 23-12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 30-76(E)(2), ENTITLED “ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VACATION RENTALS IN THE RESIDENTIAL RESERVE (RR) ZONING DISTRICT;” PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTION TO THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR VACATION RENTALS FOR PROPERTIES IN THE RESIDENTIAL RESERVE (RR) ZONING DISTRICT PURSUANT TO SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The subject property is located at 82751 Old Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036 and is further described as STR# 22-0248; Lot 20, Block 4 Plantation Key Colony Plat Book 3, Page 166. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for inspection during regular business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, Islamorada Village Hall, 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida. All interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard. Anyone wishing to submit documents may do so prior to the meeting by delivering them to the Village Clerk at the above address, or by emailing [email protected]. All submissions will be part of the public record. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons with disabilities who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting/hearing should contact the Village Clerk at 305-664-6412, no later than two (2) business days prior to such proceeding.If you are hearing impaired, contact the TDD operator at 1-800-955-8771 (Toll Free) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). If any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the Village Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Publish Date: August 24, 2023"

Islamorada Public Hearing Set for Vacation Rental Ordinance

2 weeks ago

"NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Village Council of Islamorada, Village of Islands, Florida, at the Islamorada Village Hall, 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida, commencing at 5:05 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, regarding the following proposed Ordinance: ORDINANCE 23-12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 30-76(E)(2), ENTITLED “ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VACATION RENTALS IN THE RESIDENTIAL RESERVE (RR) ZONING DISTRICT;” PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTION TO THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR VACATION RENTALS FOR PROPERTIES IN THE RESIDENTIAL RESERVE (RR) ZONING DISTRICT PURSUANT TO SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The subject property is located at 82751 Old Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036 and is further described as STR# 22-0248; Lot 20, Block 4 Plantation Key Colony Plat Book 3, Page 166. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for inspection during regular business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, Islamorada Village Hall, 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida. All interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard. Anyone wishing to submit documents may do so prior to the meeting by delivering them to the Village Clerk at the above address, or by emailing [email protected]. All submissions will be part of the public record. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons with disabilities who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting/hearing should contact the Village Clerk at 305-664-6412, no later than two (2) business days prior to such proceeding.If you are hearing impaired, contact the TDD operator at 1-800-955-8771 (Toll Free) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). If any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the Village Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Publish Date: August 24, 2023"

Islamorada Budget Hearing Set for September 5th

2 weeks ago

"Please see the attached document for information regarding the Notice of Budget Hearing to be held on September 5, 2024."

Department of State Meeting Notices Available Online

3 weeks ago

"Meeting Notices Notices are posted in Adobe Acrobat format (PDF). Please note: Meeting notices prior to 2017 are not available online. For older records, please contact the agency directly. 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017"

Youth Programs Available in Islamorada

3 weeks ago

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