It has been well documented that workers in construction are struggling with mental health challenges along with substance abuse, alcoholism and suicide (construction has the highest rate of suicide). The IUPAT helping hands has created a recovery night for members and their families to attend on Thursday October 3, 2024, in San Leandro @ 5:30pm. […]
September 09, 2024Painters Certifications
Posted January 16, 2024
Dear Members of Local 507
Please remember to start taking the classes needed for the certifications you will need per your contract. Please read the language below. Also see the 2024 start class Schedule
(a) Each Journeyperson and above (Commercial Painter) shall successfully complete and maintain the following: 19 1. By January 1, 2025 i. Fall Protection (USACE EM385), including Ladder Safety, and ii. Mobile Elevated Worker Platforms, and iii. Harassment Training or iv. Sixteen (16) hours employer recommended painter trade and/or safety education training, if the above-required training is complete and up to date. If none or only a portion of the above training is complete, the hours to complete the required training above would count towards the minimum sixteen (16) hours.