The Metal Building Contractors & Erectors Association, Carolinas Chapter, is having its 2010 Spring Meeting at the Lowe’s Motor Speedway on March 25. The Carolinas Chapter is dedicated to bringing networking and training opportunities to the industry. Jack Moeding of Preferred Safety Products will be presenting information on systems that assist in keeping the state’s contractors in 100 percent compliance with the fall protection regulations set forth in OSHA standards. For more information, call Meredith at (336) 859-0985 or Christy at (336) 584-3641, or visit www.mbcea-carolinas.org.
MBCEA Carolinas meeting in March
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