http://www.stlouispdf.org/newswire/ en danatpdf@aol.com Copyright 2010 2010-05-17T14:12:00-06:00 http://www.stlouispdf.org/newswire/finishing_contractors_name_new_vice_president/ http://www.stlouispdf.org/newswire/finishing_contractors_name_new_vice_president/#When:13:12:00Z Bethesda, Md. – A former contractor, Robert “Bob” Weaver, brings thirty years of experience in the finishing industry to his new role as the National Finishing Contractors Association (FCA) Regional Vice President for the eastern region.  Weaver, who succeeds Jay Weaver (no relation), began employment on April 12, 2010, at FCA. 2010-05-17T13:12:00-06:00 http://www.stlouispdf.org/newswire/thomas_industrial_receives_award/ http://www.stlouispdf.org/newswire/thomas_industrial_receives_award/#When:15:19:00Z Friday, April 9, 2010Small Companies: Finalists Best Places to WorkSt. Louis Business JournalThomas Industrial Coatings Inc.At Thomas Industrial Coatings, there might be no better example of teamwork in practice than the annual bonuses. Every employee receives the same flat amount regardless of title or job.“This way it is in the best interest of every employee — from entry level to the top — to work hard to make sure the company is successful,” said Ross Boyd, purchasing and logistics manager.Senior Project Manager Dane McGraw noted management’s openness to employee feedback. He and co-worker Don McComack suggested to owner Don Thomas that the company could more effectively use Microsoft Outlook for tracking schedules.“It’s a midsized company that has a family-owned feel,” McGraw said. “No matter what level you’re on, the owner cares what you think.”The Pevely, Mo.-based company specializes in applying and removing concrete and industrial coatings on bridges, buildings and other structures. It has 22 full-time employees and employs about 230 workers during peak seasons.Perks:• The company has numerous employee get-togethers such as barbecues and holiday parties. Employees note that many friendships formed at work carry over outside the workplace. 2010-04-14T15:19:00-06:00 http://www.stlouispdf.org/newswire/lead_guide_to_new_lead_law/ http://www.stlouispdf.org/newswire/lead_guide_to_new_lead_law/#When:15:56:00Z Guide to New Lead-Base Paint Renovation, and Repair  The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) rule is a federal regulatory program affecting anyone who disturbs painted surfaces where lead may be present.  This ruling applies to any contractor who disrupts more than six square feet of lead paint in pre-1978 home, schools, day care centers, and other places where children spend time.Firms must be certified and renovators must be trained.  Your company must be EPA Lead-Safe Certified and your workers must be EPA Lead-Safe trained before April 22, 2010.  Without certification and training, and by not following approved practices, you and your company can face tens of thousands of dollars in fines and put yourself and your company at risk of potential lawsuits.  When applying for accreditation for the RRP training program as a Training Provider, you will be required to identify a Training Program Manager and at least one Principal Course Instructor to teach the 8-hour RRP program.   EPA Lead-Certification Checklist for Your Company Submit an application to the EPA to certify your firm for five years. Attend a one-day class to certify your renovators for five years. Learn the required steps to contain the work area, minimize dust, and thoroughly clean up everyday. Visit this link to download the training provider application and instructions, http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/firmapp.pdf 2010-04-05T15:56:00-06:00