MCA Detroit has an active Safety Committee comprised of Safety Directors from many of our member contractor organizations. The committee meets every other month and discusses issues of concern to them on the jobsites. They plan hands-on safety training, in addition to the required MUST Safety Modules (see MUST Safety Training). Programs offered include NFPA 70E training and an OSHA 30-Hour class, which is recommended for all company supervision. In the future, specific hands-on safety training will be conducted by Enviroair Consultants, Inc., part of the Argus Group, at the Metropolitan Detroit Plumbing Industry Training Center. Examples of trainings to be conducted are: Personal Protective Equipment, Scaffolding, Confined Space, Fall Protection and Excavation.

The Safety Committee shares valuable information from each of their companies at their meetings. Safety Manual and Safety CD information is shared so companies do not have to “reinvent the wheel”. Safety incentive programs are suggested for individual companies. Safety standards are discussed and appropriate follow-up trainings are scheduled.

The Chairman of the Safety Committee is Larry Palizzi of Guardian Plumbing & Heating. Mr. Palizzi reports periodically to the MCA Detroit Board of Directors, sets meeting agendas and approves meeting minutes. His leadership and experience drive the work of the Safety Committee.

All inquiries about the Safety Committee should be directed to Cassie Mudloff at (313) 341-7661 ext. 205.

Mission Statement - With the MCA's support, our MCA safety team is able to promote a safe working environment for all of our workers by sharing ideas, training, and experience. There is no competition when it comes to safety!