a:30:{s:9:"weblog_id";s:2:"10";s:8:"entry_id";s:0:"";s:6:"sticky";s:0:"";s:14:"allow_comments";s:1:"n";s:16:"allow_trackbacks";s:1:"n";s:23:"comment_expiration_date";s:0:"";s:10:"entry_date";s:19:"2011-09-12 07:24 AM";s:15:"expiration_date";s:0:"";s:9:"author_id";s:1:"4";s:6:"status";s:4:"open";s:14:"trackback_urls";s:0:"";s:18:"versioning_enabled";s:1:"y";s:5:"title";s:42:"CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN CONSTRUCTION SAFETY";s:9:"url_title";s:42:"contemporary_issues_in_construction_safety";s:6:"submit";s:6:"Submit";s:11:"field_id_58";s:42:"CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN CONSTRUCTION SAFETY";s:11:"field_ft_58";s:4:"none";s:11:"field_id_62";s:334:"The Federal Emergency Management Agency has attempted to strong arm us long enough.  We have fought back for our rights.  We have won a small battle but there are many more to fight before we can claim victory.  Hear from the top experts on where we have been and where we are going with respect to our levee system in the Metro East.";s:11:"field_ft_62";s:4:"none";s:11:"field_id_59";s:0:"";s:11:"field_ft_59";s:4:"none";s:11:"field_id_63";s:87:"SIU-Edwardsville Campus - Morris University Center Bldg. - Edwardsville, IL  62026-1170";s:11:"field_ft_63";s:4:"none";s:11:"field_id_57";s:19:"2011-10-05  8:00 AM";s:15:"field_offset_57";s:1:"y";s:11:"field_id_56";s:0:"";s:15:"field_offset_56";s:1:"y";s:11:"field_id_55";s:19:"8:00 am to 12:00 pm";s:11:"field_ft_55";s:4:"none";s:11:"field_id_60";s:13247:"<p align=\"center\" class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">&ldquo;CONTEMPORARY
ISSUES IN CONSTRUCTION SAFETY&rdquo;</span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>
<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">&nbsp;</span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>
<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">Wednesday, October 5, 2011</span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>
<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">8:00 am &ndash;
12:00 noon</span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>
<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"><span>SIU-Edwardsville Campus</span></span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">Morris University
Center Bldg. (off Circle Drive)</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">Edwardsville, IL&nbsp;
62026-1170</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">Conference Center, 2nd
Floor</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></strong><strong><a href=\"http://www.siue.edu/maps/\" target=\"_blank\">www.siue.edu/maps/</a></strong></p>
<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1in;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>
<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1in;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>
<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1in;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>
<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1in;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>
<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 1in;\">&nbsp;</p>
<p align=\"center\" class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">About The Conference</span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>
<p align=\"center\" class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: #ff6600;\">&nbsp;</span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>
<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">The
Federal Emergency Management Agency has attempted to strong arm us long
enough.&nbsp; We have fought back for our rights.&nbsp; We have won a small
battle but there are many more to fight before we can claim victory.&nbsp; Hear
from the top experts on where we have been and where we are going with respect
to our levee system in the Metro East.</span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>
<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">&nbsp;</span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>
<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">The
Honorable William R. Haine, Illinois State Senator, will address the audience
about what our leaders in Springfield and Washington are doing to help resolve
this important issue.&nbsp; Leaders closest to the problem will also speak
openly about what it is going to take to repair our levees.</span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>
<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">&nbsp;</span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>
<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">Also,
hear a safety expert share pertinent information and talk in-depth about the
new rules and regulations we will face as finalized by OSHA.&nbsp; Learn about
the changes that could affect you and your subcontractors.</span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>
<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">&nbsp;</span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>
<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">This
conference offers an opportunity to hear first hand from the experts in the
field of Safety about the changes occurring in Washington with OSHA and how it
can impact your company.&nbsp; Learn the latest information about proposed
changes in the Construction Standard and what to expect in the coming months.</span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>
<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">&nbsp;</span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>
<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">This
conference will offer details about what companies must do to stay in
compliance with CFR 1926, the Construction Industry Standard.</span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>
<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">&nbsp;</span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>
<p align=\"center\" class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">Who Should Attend</span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>
<p align=\"center\" class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">&nbsp;</span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>
<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">Owners,
Contractors, Project Managers and Safety Professionals that have a need to stay
informed about OSHA Compliance, including new standards and future
initiatives.&nbsp; Everyone interested in improving their overall safety
knowledge and performance.&nbsp; Anyone that works, lives or conducts business
in the American Bottoms regions of the Metro East.</span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>
<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">&nbsp;</span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>
<p align=\"center\" class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 9pt; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">Conference
Registration</span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>
<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">&nbsp;</span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>
<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">Registration
Fee $95.00 per person.&nbsp; </span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">Registration Fee
includes refreshments, all handout materials, parking and lunch.</span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>
<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">&nbsp;</span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>
<p align=\"center\" class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 9pt; text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">Conference
Location</span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>
<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;; color: #ff6600;\">&nbsp;</span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>
<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">SIU\'s Edwardsville
Campus </span></strong><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">is
located off Hwy. 157 North off Interstate 270 in Edwardsville, Illinois.
&nbsp;There are plenty of close parking spaces available in the Visitor Parking
Lot B which is adjacent to the University Center. &nbsp;<strong>All <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">registrants</span> will receive a parking map to identify you as a COCA attendee.</strong></span></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">You may obtain and
print the registration form on-line at <span><a href=\"http://www.cocainc.com/ConferenceFall.htm\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cocainc.com/ConferenceFall.htm</a> or use the registration form enclosed (see bottom of this notice).&nbsp; You
may also simply reply to this email with the information on who will be
attending.&nbsp; </span></span></p>
<p class=\"ecxmsonormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\">To
obtain a copy of the conference brochure, go to <a href=\"http://www.cocainc.com/COCA_Fall_Conference_Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cocainc.com/COCA_Fall_Conference_Brochure.pdf</a> </span><span style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: &quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;\"></span></p>";}