Ditchmen • NUCA of Florida Ditchmen • September 2017 | Page 3

CONTENTS
4 GET TO KNOW YOUR LEGISLATOR
7 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
8 MAKING IT A PRIORITY: EMPLOYEE
SAFETY IN THE HOT, HUMID
WEATHER
Senator Kelli Stargel Q&A
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CONSTRUCTION STRUCK-BY
11 DEATHS UP 34% SINCE 2010
12 OSHA PURSUES EMPLOYER
COLLABORATION
ANNUAL WORKERS’
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14 COMPENSATION RATE FILING
16 HURRICANE HARVEY HELP
19 FEMA/NFID ANNOUNCEMENT
20 QUICK BITS
22 NUCA OF FLORIDA

NUCA of Florida is a non-profit trade
association representing over 450
underground utility contractors,
material and equipment suppliers, and
manufacturers throughout the state
26 NUCA OF CENTRAL FLORIDA of Florida. NUCA of Florida members
28 NUCA OF NORTH FLORIDA telephone installations accomplished
31 NUCA OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA
32 NUCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
are involved in water, sewer, gas, and
through open excavation or trenchless
technology.
Visit www.NucaOfFlorida.org to learn more.
34 SUCA
37 UCA
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