About “Closing” Yearend in QuickBooks 

 
I am often asked by customers about “closing” their books at year‐end.   Many old‐school and complex accounting 
programs require you to perform a closing process at the end of a financial year before entering any information for 
the current year.  In fact, at the large corporation I used to work, we had to close the books every month!  After the 
closing process is complete, the information is “locked down” and there is no changing it. Period.  This creates 
deadlines, bottlenecks, and stress for all of us in accounting trying to get our work done.    
 
Most small business owners are not native accountants and don’t understand the exact reason for the “closing” 
procedure, they just know it’s something that is done, and don’t they need to do it?  The answer is yes, and no.  
Large businesses that provide periodic financial statements to shareholders and/or Board Members must ensure 
that the statements are accurate and will not be changed after presentation.  They must close the books in finality at 
certain periods in order to present this information as complete.  For most small businesses, the cut off is related to 
filing their tax return.   In other words, once you run the Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet and use that information 
to file your taxes, you do not want to make any further changes to that year’s data.  That makes sense; after all, if 
you entered some additional Income or Expenses after the year is over, it wouldn’t be reported on your tax return 
ever. 
 
QuickBooks doesn’t have a formal “closing” process, and this makes some people feel like it must not be a “real” 
accounting program.  But QuickBooks is designed for Small Business users, and, although it can be dangerous, there 
are practical reasons why QuickBooks leaves prior year data open for editing.  The main reason is that it is just not 
practical to expect every small business to complete all of their yearend work before creating any other transactions 
in the New Year.  Often there are credit card expenses coming in on statements clear through February.  Another 
reason is that many of us depend on our CPA or tax preparer to provide us with adjustments like depreciation 
expenses that need to be entered once the tax return is prepared… and that could be much later.  So, rather than 
imposing a locked down closing, QuickBooks creates a Journal Entry automatically at the end of the year to transfer 
the Net Income to Retained Earnings and allows you to set a closing date password.  The closing date password 
feature allows anyone with the password to change prior year’s data, and helps keep you from accidentally entering 
anything into the wrong year.   
 
Once I have completed my year end closing tasks (see the Year End Checklist under “QuickBooks Corner” at 
www.nevadacountybiz.com), I set a closing date password.  To access the feature in QuickBooks:  From the Edit 
menu –select Preferences – on the left of this new window ‐ At the top of the Preferences Menu click – Accounting  ‐ 
and then choose the Company Preferences tab on the Right.  At the bottom of the Company Preferences window, 
you will see the Set Date/Password button under the Closing Date section.   When you click this button, another 
window opens and allows you to select a closing date and enter a password.  For the closing date, you should enter 
the last day of the year, not the first date of the New Year.  Keep your password simple and easy to remember, I 
recommend writing it down…. And, of course… not forgetting where you wrote it down. 
 
Penny Lane Crull 

 
www.nevadacountybiz.com
230 Colfax Avenue, Ste D
Grass Valley, CA 95945
 
 
Penny Lane Crull is a certified QuickBooks Pro advisor. Business Matters offers QuickBooks™ consulting,
training and support plans, new company set-up, Point-of-Sale, Payroll and Bookkeeping Services. Access
past QuickBooks Corner articles and order Intuit Products, Including checks at a discount on our web site:
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RESIDENTIAL AND LOCAL PLANS ON FILE 1/29/2010

NEW! = New Plans Entered This Week * = Confirmed Bidders

Tuesday, February 02, 2010 RODEO FLAT ROAD PIPELINE & PUMP STATION
Owner: Nevada Irrigation District 530-271-6864
BELLA TUSCANY PIPELINE & TANK SITE
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Bid Date: 2/2/2010 11:00 AM # OF ADDENDA: 2
Owner: Placer County Water Agency 530-823-4886 Location: Grass Valley Plan # 87306
Estimate: Contract #: 09-11
Bid Date: 2/2/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 3
Location: Auburn Plan # 87303 Prebid: Wed 1/13 @ 9 am
Estimate: $600000 to $600000 Contract #: 2009-12 Scope: Pipeline and Pump Station, Trades include: Site Work, Concrete,
Masonry, Rough Carpentry, Metal Roofing, Metal Doors and Frames,
Scope: Construction and completion of approximately 2,633 lineal feet of Paints & protective Coatings, Louvers & Vents, Equipment, Mechanical,
12-inch diameter water line, valves water service, fire hydrant assemblies, Electrical.
air and vacuum release valve assemblies, blowoff valve assembly,
aggregate base road, and related work. 1/13 @ 9 am: Pre bid site tour: District's Timber Ridge Tanks in Nevada
(2)Tank site improvements-construction and completion of chain link County, contact: Keane Sommers: 530-271-6864
fenceand gates, asphalt concrete pavement for the accessroad, Bidders: Phone # Fax #
landscaping, gunite slope protection and ditch lining, rock rip-rap, drainage
improvements, segmental block retaining wall, electrical and telephone Aero West Engineering 530-269-1050 530-269-2953
services ,photovoltaic power system, radio antenna system, electrical Hansen Bros. 530-273-3381 530-272-5401
conduits and wiring, grounding system, control panels and enclosures and Pronesti Excavation Inc. 916-652-5832 916-652-2347
related work. Project contact: Bill Charpier 916-803-8327
Lorang Brothers Construction, Inc. 530-346-8150 530-346-6120
Bidders: Phone # Fax #
Marques Pipeline 916-923-3434 916-929-5532
DOUG VEERKAMP GENERAL (530) 626-082 (530) 626-791
ENGINEERING, INC. Gabe Mendez, Inc. 916-663-3372 916-663-1478
Hansen Brothers (530) 273-338 (530) 272-540 T & S Construction Co., Inc. 916-381-3052 916-387-1861
BROWARD BUILDERS INC. (530) 666-563 (530) 666-572 Seghezzi Enterprises 530-272-7533 530-273-4780
Teichert Construction (916) 645-480 (916) 645-480 Freed Excavating Inc. 530-885-9811 530-885-5241
Teichert Construction (916) 645-480 (916) 645-480 C & D Contractors 530-265-6938 530-265-3647
MARQUES PIPELINE, INC. (916) 923-343 (916) 929-553 Western Water Constructors, Inc. 707-540-9640 707-540-9641
BLAIN STUMPF ROCK, SAND & (916) 933-155 (916) 933-292 Fletcher's Plumbing & Constructing 530-673-2489 530-673-1317
GRAVEL - BLAIN STUMPF CO R.J. Miles Co. (530) 346-229 (530) 346-827
Water Works Construction, Inc. (707) 437-099 (707) 437-099 Gray Electric (530) 273-068 (530) 273-841
Western Engineering Contractors (916) 652-399 (916) 652-399 Albanese Welding (530) 477-153 (530) 477-153
STORMWATER SPECIALISTS (916) 230-037 (916) 405-418
CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION (916) 652-988 (916) 652-988 Monday, February 08, 2010
INC.
BLAIN STUMPF ROCK, SAND & (916) 933-155 (916) 933-292 REYNOLDS RESIDENCE
GRAVEL - BLAIN STUMPF FE Bid Date: 2/8/2010 5:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
Gabe Mendez (916) 663-337 (916) 663-147 Location: Auburn Plan # 87402
360 LANDSCAPE INC. (916) 543-436 (916) 543-436 Estimate: Contract #:
Scope: GC inviting bids for all trades. RFI's due 1/28; Project Manager:
John San Filipo Direct Line 530.823.2546 x 105 | Fax 530.885.2880
Cell: 530 362-0844
Bidders: Phone # Fax #
Abercrombie & Co. (530) 432-249 (530) 432-245

Robinson Enterprises, Inc. Natalie Hannah

Sales Associate
293 Lower Grass Valley Road
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-5844
24 Hour Cardlock Fueling Facility MAC
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Nevada County Contractors' Association, Inc. Residential and Local Plans 1/29/2010

Thursday, February 11, 2010 Wednesday, February 17, 2010

LUTHER PASS PUMP STATION STANDBY POWER NEW! BROAD STREET PAVING
GENERATOR FACILITY PROJECT Owner: City of Nevada City 530-265-2469
Owner: South Lake Tahoe Public Utility District 530-544-6474 Bid Date: 2/17/2010 4:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
Bid Date: 2/11/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0 Location: Nevada City Plan # 87409
Location: S. Lake Tahoe Plan # 87333 Estimate: Contract #:
Estimate: Contract #: Scope: Broad Street: Union Street to junction of West Broad Street and
Prebid: MA Tues 1/26 @ 2pm East Broad Street. Union Street to Commercial Street: Grind and replace
Scope: The work to be performed consists of: installation and 3" pavement. Finish grade to match existing pavement grades. Adjust
maintenance of erosion control measures and other required BMPs; manholes and valve boxes to finish grade. Contractor shall haul grindings
excavation and over excavation including slope stabilization, to the City's property on Airport Road.
dewatering,handling, stockpiling and disposal of excess material;
installation and maintenance of shoring and soil stabilization for worker Commercial Street to junction of West Broad Street to East Broad Street:
safety; removal and relocation of an existing trailer-mounted 1,200 kW Repair potholes and failed pavement, and overlay traveled way 1.5" of AC
generator system for temporary service, construct temporary electrical and pavement.
fuel connections, construct temporary pad, guard posts and spill
containment; demolish and dispose of existing trailer and all facilities Thursday, February 18, 2010
contained therein at end of standby power temporary service; demolish
and remove abandoned septic tank and leach field lines; demolish and NORTH TAHOE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, PUBLIC
reconstruct underground sanitary sewer, industrial waste line and SAFETY CENTER
telephone utilities, and demolish and shutoff gas per utility company
requirements; demolish and reconstruct site fencing; construct new 5,074 Owner: Tahoe City Public Utility District 530-583-3796
square foot (s.f.) ac pavement, concrete block retaining wall and footing, Bid Date: 2/18/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 1
gravel-fill trenches, 1,136 s.f. CMU generator building and housekeeping
Location: Tahoe City Plan # 87324
pads, and a 196 s.f. Roof structure connecting the new generator building
to the existing pump station; furnish and install a 2,500 kW generator skid- Estimate: Contract #:
mounted system and concrete pad, exhaust silencer and piping, 500- Prebid: 1/25 @ 9 am
gallon day tank and control panel; refurbish existing 6,000-gallon Scope: Construction of 20,279 SF essential services fire station facility,
aboveground fuel tank and fill station, reconstruct concrete pad and which includes apparatus bays, offices, storage, training areas, and
furnish and install new fuel supply lines; furnish and install HVAC elevator, living quarters. The project shall include all grading, excavation,
equipment, sound attenuation system, all new electrical facilities, site work, paving, building construction, electrical, plumbing and
modifications and a clean chemical fire suppression system. appurtenances. The construction includes concrete continuous footings
Bidders: Phone # Fax # and retaining walls, wood and steel structure and the installation of a fire
Auburn Constructors, INC. (916) 924-034 (916) 924-180 sprinkler system.
Pacific Mechanical Corporation (925) 827-494 (925) 827-051 Bidders: Phone # Fax #
FLINTCO, INC (916) 351-540 (916) 294-055
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 SEQUOIA PACIFIC BUILDERS, INC. (916) 784-840 (916) 784-789
BCM Construction Co. Inc. (530) 342-172 (530) 342-176
NEW! ERIC ROOD ADMIN CENTER LOBBY IMPROVEMENTS
ROEBBELEN CONTRACTING, INC. (916) 939-111 (916) 939-402
Owner: County of Nevada 530-265-1766
Carter Kelly Inc. 530-621-0950 530-621-2344
Bid Date: 2/16/2010 2:30 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0 A-ZCON BUILDERS (916) 786-800 (916) 786-804
Location: Nevada City Plan # 87406 Spinitar (916) 379-858 (916) 379-858
Estimate: Contract #: URATA & SONS CEMENT, INC. (916) 638-536 (916) 638-437
Prebid: Wed 2/3 @ 2 pm
Scope: The Nevada County Purchasing Agent on behalf of Facilities
Management is accepting sealed bids at 950 Maidu Ave., Nevada City, CA
95959 until the hour of 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16, 2009 for work
to include but not limit to per plans and specifications, repair of damaged
wood siding, removal of wall paper, drywall work, replace tile on existing
stairs, cove base installation and painting. Contractors B license is
required. A pre-bid walk-through will be held on Wednesday, February 3, • New & Replacement Windows:
2009 at 2:00 p.m. beginning in the Lobby at 950 Maidu Ave., Nevada City
Vinyl, Aluminum & Wood
CA. Bidding documents may be downloaded from
www.mynevadacounty.com/purchasing or obtained from the office of the • Retrofit Windows Installed
Purchasing Division County of Nevada, 950 Maidu Ave., Nevada City, CA • Shower Doors, Incl. Heavy
95959 or contact sandy.balzer@co.nevada.ca.us (530) 265-1747. Glass Showers Installed
Since 1949 • Mirrors, Shelves, Desktops,
700 E Main St. Cabinet Glass, Etc.
Grass Valley, CA 95945 • Commercial Storefront Door &
(530) 273-4643 Window, Installation &
SCL #318814 Repair
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Monday, February 22, 2010

TAHOE CITY TRANSIT CENTER
Owner: County of Placer-Procurement Div. 530-889-4257
Bid Date: 2/22/2010 3:30 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
Location: Tahoe City Plan # 87346
Estimate: $4500000 to $4500000 Contract #: 1085
Scope: Located at the 64-Acre Tract in Tahoe City. Construction of a
transit structure with supporting infrastructure, including 130 space parking
lot, storm drains, highway lane widening, landscaping, signage and
revegetation. Commercial & residential
Bidders: Phone # Fax # Serving Grass Valley, Auburn and the
greater Sacramento area since 1995.
BOBO CONSTRUCTION, INC. (916) 685-228 (916) 714-485
The Beebe Corporation (916) 383-902 (916) 383-902 We service customers with:
(not limited to)
BCM Construction Co. Inc. (530) 342-172 (530) 342-176
C & C CONSTRUCTION (916) 434-528 (916) 434-528  New Construction
 Tenant Improvements
Westcon Construction Corp. (916) 663-242 (916) 663-244  Restaurants & School Facilities
Cavallero Heating & Air (775) 883-206 (775) 883-965  Office Buildings & Retail Stores
 Medical/Dental Offices
SNP Electric (916) 548-882 (916) 486-026  Service Conversions
JDS BUILDERS GROUP, INC. (530) 795-021 (530) 795-566  CAD Design Build Capability
 Maintenance & Repairs
Cook Engineering (916) 631-136 (916) 631-136
Wilson Construction (775) 265-223 (775) 265-602 PO Box 293464
Sacramento, CA
Gray Electric (530) 273-068 (530) 273-841 530-274-9566 Tel.
916-386-1359 fax
Lister Construction, Inc. (707) 451-281 (707) 450-029 guzmancad@sbcglobal.net
License # 653669

Friday, April 02, 2010

NEW! ROOFING & EXHAUST FAN-3 BID SCOPES
Owner: Siteline Architects 530-478-9415
Bid Date: 4/2/2010 3:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
Location: Penn Valley Plan # 87404
Estimate: Contract #:
Prebid: 2/26 @ 9,10 & 11 am
Scope: Penn Valley Fire Protection District, Bid Scope #1: Single Ply
Roofing at Apparatus Building; Bid Scope #2: Composition Shingle
Roofing at Training Building; Bid Scope #3: Exhaust Fan Installation at
Training Building.

Joe Imel
Owner

Hardwood, Tile & Stone Center

Phone: 530.432.8945 • Fax: 530.432.5876 • SCL#760806
Gateway Center • 10169 Commercial Avenue • Penn Valley, CA 95946
www.imelflooring.com
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PLANS ON FILE 1/29/2010

NEW! = New Plans Entered This Week

Tuesday, February 02, 2010 SECURITY FENCE ALONG BASE OF DAM AND
PERMITER OF FISH FACILITY
DOT 03-3M3504 REPLACE JOINT SEALS, REPLACE
Owner: US Army Corps of Engineers 415-503-6988
PCC, APPLY METHACRYLATE.
Owner: State of CA 916-227-6133 Bid Date: 2/2/2010 1:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
Location: Ukiah Plan # 87345
Bid Date: 2/2/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
Engineers Estimate:
Location: Sac & Yolo Counties Plan # 87308
Scope: The work consists of installing a Security Fencing at the Coyote
Contract #: 03-3M3504 Valley Dam / Lake Mendocino Project, which is located in Ukiah,
Engineers Estimate: $2300000 to $2300000 California. The Contractor will install approximately 2,000 lineal feet of FE
Scope: Replace joint seals, replace PCC, apply methacrylate 7 Chain-link Security Fence (non- sensored).

DOT 02-1E8304 THIN BLANKET OVERLAY

Owner: State of CA 916-227-6133
Bid Date: 2/2/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
Location: near Doyle Plan # 87309 Engineering Contractors
Contract #: 02-1E8304
Engineers Estimate:

DRY CREEK FIRE STATION NO. 100 NEW VEHICLE

Tel: 530-265-6938
EXHAUST SYSTEM
Fax: 530-265-3647
Owner: County of Placer Dept. of Facility Services 530-886-4949
Bid Date: 2/2/2010 3:30 PM # OF ADDENDA: 1 P.O. Box 822
Location: Roseville Plan # 87334 www.canddconstruction.com Nevada City, CA 95959
Prebid: Thurs 1/21 @ 10 am Contract #: 9448
Engineers Estimate: $69800 to $69800 CCL # 819680
Scope: Furnish and install a complete, fully operational overhead vehicle
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Wednesday, February 03, 2010 WARREN PARK PHASE 2

Owner: City of Sacramento- Parks and Recreation 916-808-8529
TELEMEDICINE RESOURCE CENTER AND RURAL-
PRIME FACILITY (MULTIPLE PRIMES) Bid Date: 2/3/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
Owner: UC Davis Medical Center Facilities Design & 530-752-9893 Location: Sacramento Plan # 87330
Constr Contract #: L19173000
Bid Date: 2/3/2010 9:00 AM # OF ADDENDA: 5 Engineers Estimate: $435931 to $477798
Location: Sacramento Plan # 87221 Scope: Contact, Dennis Day, P.M., 916-808-7633. Developing the second
phase, of Warren Park. The improvements will consist of demolition,
Prebid: 12/8 9am Bid Pkgs.1-5,8,10,11,19 12/8 1:30pm Bid Pkgs.20-23 grading, irrigation system, landscaping, concrete walkways and curbs,
12/9 9am Bid Pkgs 6,7,9,12-16,18 @ Site Suite Prebid: 1/12 @ 9 asphalt seal-coat, skate park, tot lot play equipment, soccer goals, fencing
AM modifications and site furniture.
Engineers Estimate:
Scope: New 4 story, apprx 50,000 gsf facility at UC Davis, Sacramento
PORT OF WEST SACRAMENTO TRUCK SCALES
Campus. Bid packages include: 01 Sitework ($375,000 / B,C-12); 02 Owner: City of West Sacramento 916-617-4645
Landscape / Irrigation ($247,000 / C-27); 03 General Construction Bid Date: 2/3/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 1
($3,026,000 /B); 04 Precast Concrete ($280,000 / C-8); 05 Structual Steel
& Misc. Metals (2,834,000 / C-51); 06 Millwork & Finish Carpentry Location: West Sacramento Plan # 87337
($257,000 / C-6); 07 Insulation ($151,000 / C-2); 08 Roofing ($121,000 / C- Prebid: Thurs 1/21 @ 10 am
39); 09 Doors, Frames & Hardware ($227,000 / C-6); 10 Glass, Glazing & Engineers Estimate:
Metal Panels ($2.5 million / C-17); 11 Metal Studs & Drywall ($1,703,000 /
Scope: Design Build, purchase and installation of two above ground truck
C-5,C-9,C-35); 12 Ceramic Tile ($78,000 / C-54); 13 Terrazzo ($239,000 /
scales, readouts, ticket printers, foundations, approaches and all other
C-54); 14 Acoustic & Special Ceilings ($229,000 / C-2); 15 Flooring
equipment necessary to provide two funtioning truck weighing systems.
($424,000 / C-15); 16 Painting ($186,000 / C-33); 18 Window Coverings
Project contact: John Sneed 916-617-4766
($260,000 / D-52); 19 Hydraulic Elevators ($372,000 / C-11); 20 HVAC,
Plumbing & Sheet Metal ($3,439,000 / C-20 & C-36 & C-43); 21 Fire Thursday, February 04, 2010
Protection ($233,000 / C-16); 22 Electrical ($2,734,000 / C-10) and 23
Building Controls & Security ($700,000 / C-7). Richard Yee FORCUM AVENUE AND BELL AVENUE ROADWAY
(richard.yee@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu) (fax #) (916) 734-7751 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT JAMIE DRIVE Owner: County of Sacramento-Municipal Services 916-874-8645
AND BLEVIN ROAD Agency
Owner: City of Yuba City 530-822-4626 Bid Date: 2/4/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 3
Bid Date: 2/3/2010 10:00 AM # OF ADDENDA: 0 Location: Plan # 87248
Location: Yuba City Plan # 87305 Prebid: MAND 1/14 @ 1:30 pm Contract #: 4049
Contract #: 08-22 Engineers Estimate: $2200000 to $2500000
Engineers Estimate: Scope: Concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks, ADA compliant sidewalk
ramps, driveway reconstruction, roadway excavation, paving, striping,
Scope: Reconstruction of Jamie Drive from Blevin Blvd to Northfield Drive roadside signs, drainage pipes, drainage inlets and manholes, imported
and the reconstruction of the East side of Blevin Road from Butte Vista topsoil, new street lighting, installation of landscaping and irrigation
Elementary to Jamie Drive. systems and all work per plans and specs. Pre Bid Meeting: MClellan
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SACRAMENTO RIVER EAST LEVEE PHASE 1C CATERINO PARK SAFETY LIGHTING

(REACHES 1-2) IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PRIVATE Owner: Consumnes Community Services District 916-405-5337
RIVER DIVERSION PUMP REPLACEMENT Bid Date: 2/4/2010 10:00 AM # OF ADDENDA: 0
Owner: Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency 916-874-6544
Location: Elk Grove Plan # 87326
Bid Date: 2/4/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 1 Contract #: PC-10-03
Location: Sacramento Plan # 87304 Engineers Estimate: $40000 to $40000
Prebid: Wed 1/6 @ 9am Contract #: 4053 Scope: Installation of a safety lighting system in an existing park. Project
Engineers Estimate: $380000 to $450000 manager: Sheri Noblett 916-405-5337, email: sherinoblett@csdparks.com
Scope: Contact: Stephen Sullivan, PE, Mead & Hunt 916-993-4610.
Supply & installation of two vertical & one slant mixed-flow river pumps
Friday, February 05, 2010
with solid shaft motors, & new electrical equipment including removal & BAINER HALL ROOM 1201 LAB REMODEL
disposal of existing pumps, restoration of existing pump columns for
Owner: UC Davis-Facilities Management 530-754-5965
reuse, selective demolition of pump support platforms, modification of
existing steel pump support platforms, installation of new driven H-pile Bid Date: 2/5/2010 1:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
supports, minor underwater dredging to remove sediment for pump Location: UC Davis Plan # 87336
installations, replacement of flexible coupling connections & sections of
welded steel discharge piping, replacement of motor starters & pump Prebid: MAND 1-27 @ 9am Contract #: Q-214019
motor control panels, replacement of meter enclosures & restoration of Engineers Estimate:
electrical services, installation of welded steel piping, associated gate Scope: Conversion of existing room 1201 Bainer storeroom to a lab.
valve in vault, & siphon breaker / air release valve in vault, & all related Selective demolition of interior walls and finishes, removal and rework
work. Pre Bid meeting: SAFCA construction trailers on Rio Ramaza Drive electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems, epoxy flooring, new wall
south of the intersection with Riego Road. openings, gypsum wallboard partitions, doors and frames, suspended
ceiling system, new cabinets, sink counters and fume hood.
PARKING LOT LIGHTING RELAMP/BALLAST
Owner: Department of Motor Vehicles 916-657-7822 Monday, February 08, 2010
Bid Date: 2/4/2010 1:30 PM # OF ADDENDA: 1 RICHLAND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT II REHAB &
Location: Placerville Plan # 87313 IMPROVEMENTS
Prebid: MAND 1/14 @ 10 am Contract #: 09-392 Owner: Consolidated Area Housing Authority of Sutter 530-671-0220
Engineers Estimate: Co.
Scope: Contact, Julie Phang, 916-657-8345. Parking lot relamp/ballast at Bid Date: 2/8/2010 3:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
the Placerville DMV.
Location: Yuba City Plan # 87329
EMERGENCY GENERATOR-ARC PAVILION Prebid: MAND 1/11 @ 10 am Contract #: 2004-006
Owner: UC Davis-Facilities Management 530-754-5965 Engineers Estimate:
Bid Date: 2/4/2010 3:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0 Scope: Multiple Residential Units

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WAL MART Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Bid Date: 2/8/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0 REPLACE EXTERIOR SIGNS FOR DAVIS DMV
Location: Vacaville Plan # 87340 Owner: Dept of Motor Vehicles - Field Operations 916-657-7840
Engineers Estimate: Division
Scope: There may be other GC's bidding: Trades to include demolition, Bid Date: 2/10/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
rebar, concrete, concrete sealer & polishing, misc Structural steel, rought
carpentry, finish carpentry, FRP, insulation, roofing, caulking, doors and Location: Davis Plan # 87302
hardware, overhead doors, drywall/metal studs, tile, acousitcal ceilings, Engineers Estimate:
resilient flooring & carpet, painting, toilet accessories & partitions, fire Scope: Contact, Po Tin Leung, 916-657-8345. Replace exterior
protection, plumbing HVAC, eletrical and refrigeration. building/parking lot signs and install new exterior building/parking lot signs
at Davis DMV Field Office.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
NEW! INFORMATIONAL MEETING - FORESTHILL ROAD
MCARTHUR-BURNEY FALLS MEMORIAL STATE PARK- BRIDGE SEISMIC RETROFIT & PAINT
REBUILD BURNEY FALLS TRAIL
Bid Date: 2/10/2010 1:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
Owner: State of CA - Dept of Parks & Recreation 916-445-8889
Location: Auburn Plan # 87408
Bid Date: 2/9/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 1
Engineers Estimate:
Location: Burney Plan # 87247
Scope: Contact: April Pay, email: apay@placer.ca.gov. Project
Prebid: MAND Tues 1/5 @ 10 am Contract #: C09E0018 Information meeting & site visit is scheduled for February 10, 2010 from
Engineers Estimate: 1pm - 4pm. A project presentation and question and answer time will be
Scope: **To attend the second mandatory prebid meeting, email followed by an escorted site tour of the Foresthill Road Bridge. Placer
planscounter@parks.ca.gov no later than 1/21 @ 1 pm. Not required for County will provide bus service from the informational meeting to the
those who attended on 1/5. bridge site. Those wishing to attend the site visit must use the bus service
provided. Reservations are required to participate in the site visit. Submit
DOT 03-0F5204 COLD PLANE AC PAVEMENT your reservation request to April Pay not later than February 4, 2010.
Owner: State of CA 916-227-6133 Include the name of your company and the number of people that will be
attending. Access to the bridge will be limited to the deck and existing
Bid Date: 2/9/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0 catwalk system. The existing catwalk system travels the length of the
Location: Sacramento County Plan # 87348 bridge and hangs from the floor beams between the two trusses.
Contract #: 03-0F5204 Appropriate safety wear will be required including safety vest, hardhat and
close-toed shoes. Attendees shall provide their own safety wear. Persons
Engineers Estimate: $370000 to $370000
who suffer from vertigo, fear of heights, or have health concerns should
Scope: Construction on State Highway, Sac County, various locations. consider abstaining from this tour. The work will include: seismic retrofit of
Cold Plane AC pavement and place open graded HMA overlay. the bridge: Remove and replace existing structural steel elements and
gusset plates, Modify abutment transverse shear walls, Placing abutment
DOT 03-3M1604 CHIP SEAL
rock anchors, Install buckling restrained brace systems, Modify/replace
Owner: State of CA 916-227-6133 transverse shear keys, Installing new steel stringers and concrete decking,
Bid Date: 2/9/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0 Furnish approximately 2,230,100 LBS structural steel (bridge), Furnish
approximately 350,400 LBS structural steel (catwalk), Painting the bridge,
Location: near Oroville Plan # 87400 Removing the existing paint and cleaning the structural steel, Painting
Contract #: 03-3M1604 structural steel, Miscellaneous work, Replace the bridge rail, Methacrylate
Engineers Estimate: the existing bridge deck, Construct new catwalk system
Scope: Chip Seal on State Highway.

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Thursday, February 11, 2010 Monday, February 15, 2010

TRANSIT CENTER AT WEST CAPITAL AVENUE & 98 CENT STORE & DISCOUNT - REMODEL / ADDITION
MERKLEY AVENUE Owner: Shelton Construction 530-868-5530
Owner: City of West Sacramento 916-617-4645 Bid Date: 2/15/2010 5:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 1
Bid Date: 2/11/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 1 Location: Live Oak Plan # 87318
Location: West Sacramento Plan # 87328 Engineers Estimate:
Prebid: MAND 1/27 @ 10 am Scope: Contact: Shelton Construction 530-868-5530. GC seeking all
Engineers Estimate: trades. Please fax bids to 530-868-5530.
Scope: Contact: Public Works 916-617-4850. A mandatory Pre Bid
Conference will be held on January 27, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the West
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Sacramento City Hall, 2nd Floor Council Chambers at 1110 West Capitol DOT 03-3M7904 PLACE RECESSED TRAFFIC STRIPES
Avenue, West Sacramento, CA. Construction of a new transit center AND REPLACE PAVEMENT MARKINGS
which consists of custom transit shelters, curb & gutter, sidewalk,
concrete pavement, asphalt pavement reconstruction, storm drainage Owner: State of CA 916-227-6133
improvements, water line relocation, landscape & irrigation, pavement Bid Date: 2/17/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
markings, AVL changeable message signs, trellis lighting, custom transit
Location: East of Placerville Plan # 87401
bus shelter, plaza, & street lighting, replacement of any associated
damage to pavement, sidewalk, curb & gutter, as well as private & public Contract #: 03-3M7904
improvements caused by the execution of this Contract. Traffic control will Engineers Estimate:
also be required for this project. Scope: Place Recessed Traffic Stripes and Replace Pavement Markings,
JORDAN FAMILY PARK 12 miles east of Placerville
Owner: Cosumnes Community Services District 916-405-5300 Thursday, February 18, 2010
Bid Date: 2/11/2010 12:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
TTUSD DISTRICT OFFICE RELOCATION PROJECT
Location: Elk Grove Plan # 87347 Owner: Tahoe Truckee Unified School District 530-582-2541
Engineers Estimate:
Bid Date: 2/18/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 1
Scope: Construction of a 1.7 acre park site, whicih includes, clearing
grubbing, grading and drainage; construction of concrete walkways, Location: Truckee Plan # 87312
specialty concrete, curbing, mowing strips, a childrens playground; Prebid: MAND Fri 1/8 @ 10 am
instllation of park furniture and amenities, shade strucure, an irrigation Engineers Estimate:
system, lighting and other eletrical work; and the establishment of
Scope: WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED A HARD COPY OF THIS PROJECT
landscaping.
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YOU OF THE MANDATORY PREBID MEETING SCHEDULED FOR 1/8
@ 10AM LOCATED AT SIERRA MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY EDUCATION
CENTER, 11603 DONNER PASS ROAD, TRUCKEE, CA. Contact: Rob
Koster, Tahoe Truckee Unified School District, 530-582-2542 Minor
demolition of partitions, concrete removal, and hazardous materials
abatement, installation of small footings, partition walls, eletrical, fire
alarms, IT and HVAC work.

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CRESTVIEW DRIVE CULVERT IMPROVEMENT Tuesday, February 23, 2010

PROJECT
LAKE FOREST PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENT
Owner: County of Sacramento-Municipal Services 916-874-8645
Agency PROJECT
Owner: City of Folsom- Utilities Dept 916-351-3528
Bid Date: 2/18/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
Location: Sacramento Plan # 87331 Bid Date: 2/23/2010 10:00 AM # OF ADDENDA: 0
Contract #: 4018 Location: Folsom Plan # 87335
Engineers Estimate: $183000 to $183000 Prebid: MAND 2/5 @ 10 am
Scope: Contact: David Bolen 916-874-8645. Installing approx. 58 l.ft. of Engineers Estimate:
6'x3' reinforced concrete box storm drain pipe, removing & replacing 86 Scope: Construction of new Lake Forest Pump Station, demolition of the
l.ft. of concrete channel lining, installing two headwalls, clearing & existing pump station and diversion of all sanitary sewer flows to the new
grubbing, removing & replacing curb, gutter, & sidewalk, asphalt concrete, pump station. Pre Bid info: Marcus Yasutake 916-351-3528
& fencing.
NEW! DOT 03-3M5204 CLEAN LINE CULVERTS
CACHE CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ON COUNTY Owner: State of CA 916-227-6133
ROAD 57
Bid Date: 2/23/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
Owner: County of Yolo 530-666-8775
Location: Plan # 87407
Bid Date: 2/18/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0 Engineers Estimate: $340000 to $340000
Location: Guinda Plan # 87344 Scope: 22 miles East of Nevada City
Prebid: MAND 2/5 @ 10 am
Engineers Estimate: Thursday, February 25, 2010
LLOYD LANE STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
CDBG SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS FY 09/10 Owner: County of Sacramento-Municipal Services 916-874-8645
Owner: City of Yuba City 530-822-4626 Agency
Bid Date: 2/18/2010 10:00 AM # OF ADDENDA: 0 Bid Date: 2/25/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
Location: Yuba City Plan # 87349 Location: Sacramento Plan # 87332
Contract #: 09-28 Contract #: 4017
Engineers Estimate: Engineers Estimate:
Scope: Installation of sidewalks, access ramps, driveways, and other Scope: Contact: David Bolen 916-874-8645. Installing approx. 1,657 l.ft. of
related items. storm drain pipe, 8 drainage inlets, 9 manholes & appurtenant structures,
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Wednesday, March 03, 2010 NEW! UNIVERSITY CENTER LANDSCAPE PROJECT

Owner: California State University-Chico 530-898-4525
NEW! PLACER COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY
Owner: County of Placer Dept. of Facility Services 530-886-4949 Bid Date: 3/10/2010 3:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
Location: Chico Plan # 87413
Bid Date: 3/3/2010 3:30 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
Prebid: 2/23 @ 2 pm Contract #: SELV03
Location: Auburn Plan # 87410
Engineers Estimate: $550000 to $550000
Prebid: Wed 2/17 @ 1:30 Contract #: 4696
Scope: Site improvements: Concrete pathways, concrete driveway, brick
Engineers Estimate: paver patio, steel trellis structure and necessary utility modifications.
Scope: The installation of 16 new CCTV cameras in new and existing
locations, and any required cabling for connection to the specfied camera
controller and new multi-view LCD monitors.

Thursday, March 04, 2010

NEW! GLENWOOD ROAD/CHELSEA ROAD STORM DRAIN
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Owner: County of Sacramento-Municipal Services 916-874-8645
Agency
Bid Date: 3/4/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
Location: Sacramento Plan # 87412
Contract #: 4042
Engineers Estimate:
Scope: Installing apprx 4,574 lineal feet of storm drain pipe, 18 drain
inlets, 23 manholes and appurtant structures, removing and replacing curb
gutter and sidewalk, relocating sewer services. Project contact: David
Bolen 916-874-8645

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

NEW! STATE PRINTING PLANT EVAPORATIVE COOLING
SYSTEM
Owner: State of CA - Dept of General Services 916-376-1768
Bid Date: 3/10/2010 2:00 PM # OF ADDENDA: 0
Location: Sacramento Plan # 87405
Prebid: MAND 2/17 @ 9 am Contract #: 001100-1
Engineers Estimate:
Scope: Demolition, hazardous material abatement, structural, roofing,
indirect evaporative coolers, electrical, controls and related work.

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Prevailing Wage - Presented by Brian Bertossa and Donna Casswell
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Member $15, Non Member $35
• To Whom Does the Prevailing Wage Apply
• How to Read and Interpret Prevailing Wage Rate Determinations
• Filling out Certified Payroll Reports & Fringe Benefit Statements
Also includes a Wage and Hour Law Update. Plus Much More

How To Do Business With Nevada County Presented by Mary Ross and Tom Coburn
Friday, February 5, 2010 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Member $10, Non Member $25
Come to this informative workshop and learn how to navigate the maze of requirements
• Insurance & Bond Requirements
• Publicizing Construction Projects
• Understanding Bid Documents

2008 Title 24 Energy - Presented by Brian Washko and John Stark

Tuesday, February 9, 2010 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Member $10, Non Member $25
The 2008 Standards incorporate new measures to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. The 2008 Standards took
effect on January 1, 2010. Learn more about these changes and how to comply.
Prescriptive Changes Procedural Changes HVAC Retrofits
Mandatory Measures Changes Documentation Requirements

Government Contracting Made Simple - Presented by Hardy S. Bullock

Tuesday, February 16, 2010 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Member $25, Non Member $45
CONCISE AND ACHIEVABLE STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS ON OBTAINING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS
DID YOU KNOW THE GOVERNMENT WANTS YOUR SMALL BUSINESS!
This workshop will cover: Why contract with the government and Step-by-Step instructions on
obtaining Federal Government Contracts.
Fax back to (530) 274-3373, For more information contact Rhonda at (530) 274-1919
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 PREVAILING WAGE SEMINAR
Presented by:
Brian Bertossa – Cook Brown, LLP
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On Track Business Management & Consulting
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Topics
* How to Identify a Project as a Public Works Project *
* To Whom Does the Prevailing Wage Apply *
* How to Read and Interpret Prevailing Wage Rate Determinations *
*Fringe Benefit Payments as a Credit Against the Prevailing Wage *
* Filling Out Certified Payroll Reports and Fringe Benefit Statements *
* Required Apprentices on Public Works *
* Payroll Classifications *
* Penalties for Non-Compliance *
* Prevailing Wage Changes & Updates
* On-Site Construction Wage Order No.16 *
Also includes a Wage and Hour Law Update

Where: Nevada County Contractors' Association

149 Crown Point Court, Suite A
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Cost: NCCA Members: $15.00
Non-Members: $35.00

Company Name:
Contact Person:
Phone: Fax:
Attendee:
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Fax back to (530) 274-3373
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HOW TO DO BUSINESS WITH
NEVADA COUNTY
Presented by:
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Tom Coburn - Nevada County General Services

Friday, February 5, 2010

1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Do You Feel Intimidated Bidding on County Projects?

Come to this informative workshop and learn how to navigate the
maze of requirements!
9 Insurance & Bond Requirements
9 Publicizing Construction Projects
9 Understanding Bid Documents
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Where: Nevada County Contractors' Association

149 Crown Point Court, Suite A
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Cost: NCCA Members: $10.00
Non-Members: $25.00

Company Name:
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Phone: Fax:
Attendee:
Attendee:
Fax back to (530) 274-3373
For more information contact Rhonda at (530) 274-1919 ncoffice@pacbell.net
 2008 TITLE 24 ENERGY
Compliance Standards Seminar
Presented by:
Brian Washko – Nevada County Chief Building Official
John Stark – Narrow Gauge Consulting Service / Certified Energy Plans Examiner

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The 2008 Standards incorporate new measures to reduce energy use and
greenhouse gas emissions. The 2008 Standards took effect on January 1,
2010. Learn more about these changes and how to comply.

9 Prescriptive Changes
9 Mandatory Measures Changes
9 Procedural Changes
9 Documentation Requirements
9 HVAC Retrofits

Where: Nevada County Contractors' Association

149 Crown Point Court, Suite A
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Cost: NCCA Members: $10.00
Non-Members: $25.00

Company Name:
Contact Person:
Phone: Fax:
Attendee:
Attendee:
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For more information contact Rhonda at (530) 274-1919 ncoffice@pacbell.net
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010

11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Where: Nevada County Contractors' Association

149 Crown Point Court, Suite A
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Cost: NCCA Members: $25.00 Snack Included
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Employers have no duty to rehire laid off employees, absent a collective bargaining agreement, policy,
or other verbal or written agreement (and if you do have such a policy or agreement, follow it).
However, you should keep in mind pitfalls involved to rehiring.

Rehiring a Different Worker to the Position Vacated by a Recently Laid Off

Employee
Don't disguise a termination "for cause" as a layoff. Layoffs are not to be used to get rid of problem
employees. Rather, layoffs are used to dismiss employees when a company needs to downsize its
workforce (i.e., lack of work, lack of funds).
A critical concern with laying off employees, especially if you are replacing them, is to be sure the
reason for layoff is non-discriminatory. If you lay off an employee but keep the position open and hire a
different person to that position, the laid off employee may sue you for discrimination or retaliation. An
employee may claim retaliation, for example, if he or she engaged in a protected activity (such as filing
a workers' compensation claim, filing a complaint of sexual harassment, or even making a request for an
accommodation) and was subsequently laid off.
If you rehire another person in that position, the employee can use that rehire as evidence that his or
her layoff was a pretext for an unlawful motive. As another example, if you lay off an employee who is
over 40 and replace that person with someone younger than 40, you could expose yourself to an age
discrimination claim. California law prohibits considering salary as a determining factor in making a
decision to lay off someone.

Rehiring a Laid Off Worker as an Independent Contractor

You should tread carefully when considering rehiring a laid off employee as an independent contractor.
Consult with counsel before taking any action. There are many landmines to be aware of that could
subject you to significant legal liability. Not only do you risk the employee coming back with one or more
legal claims (including but not limited to discrimination and/or failure to pay overtime, wages, and other
benefits), but you might also be liable to the government.
Motivated by the harsh economic realities brought forth by the recession, the IRS and state taxation
agencies plan to step up their efforts to uncover business that are improperly classifying employees as
independent contractors. You can end up paying significantly for a misclassification, including back taxes
and penalties.

Rehiring a Laid Off Worker Who Worked Full-Time to a Part-Time Position

You're free to recall a once-full time employee into a part-time position if you have a legitimate business
need to do so, but you should proceed carefully. An employee you laid off from a full-time position and
then re-hire to a part-time position might claim that such an action evidences discrimination or
retaliation for a protected activity. The following factors are just some things a court might consider in
such a scenario and do not represent a comprehensive list:
• The length of time between layoff and recall
• Your company's relevant policies, procedures, and past practices
• Whether you can demonstrate a genuine business need to re-hire part-time
• Whether the employee has made a protected complaint (sexual harassment, workers'
compensation, etc.) or taken a protected leave (FMLA, CFRA) shortly prior to the layoff
It's important when recalling laid off workers to less favorable positions that you follow your company's
policies and treat the recalled employee the same as other employees in his or her situation. Follow your
company's past practices related to layoffs and rehires.
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Diesel Exhaust
What is Diesel Exhaust?
The diesel engines in automobiles, buses, and trucks produce exhaust
from the combustion of diesel fuel. Diesel exhaust is made up of
harmful chemicals including very small toxic particles and hazardous
gases. Some of the hazardous gases in diesel exhaust (e.g. nitrogen
oxides, benzene, sulfur dioxide and formaldehyde) have been found to
possibly cause cancer.
Health Hazards of Diesel Exhaust
Breathing diesel exhaust is the most common method of exposure. As
we breathe, the fine particles and toxic gases in diesel exhaust can
enter into the lungs. Being exposed to diesel exhaust for short periods
of time may cause headaches, nausea, chest tightness, wheezing,
cough and irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat.
Exposure to diesel exhaust over long periods of time (usually years)
may increase the chances of getting cancer. Those workers who
already have respiratory illnesses, such as bronchitis, emphysema
and/or asthma, may be adversely affected if they are exposed to long-
term, or chronic exposure to diesel exhaust.
Who is at Risk?
Workers most likely to be exposed to diesel exhaust include bridge,
tunnel, and loading dock workers, truck and bus maintenance garage
workers, miners, toll booth collectors, truck and forklift drivers, and
material handling machine operators.
Methods of Control of Diesel Exhaust
Substitution
Where possible, replace diesel engines with propane engines.
Propane burns more completely with fewer emissions than diesel fuel.
However, it is important to ensure there is adequate ventilation when
using any combustion engine (diesel or propane) indoors, such as in
warehouses or garages. Breathing harmful levels of combustion gases,
such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen oxides can be
harmful to your health.
Ventilation
If you cannot replace your diesel engine, diesel exhaust can be
removed by using local exhaust ventilation. Local exhaust ventilation
should include both intake and exhaust fans that remove diesel
exhaust at its source. General ventilation air movement by opening
doors, windows, roof vents, roof fans and floor fans is helpful, but not
as effective as local exhaust ventilation.
Safe Work Practices
Some possible methods to reduce and/or minimize diesel exhaust
emissions are:
• When diesel equipment is not in use, the engine should not
be allowed to idle.
• Diesel equipment should be turned off and restarted as
needed.
• Enforce diesel equipment (bus, truck, etc) idling
restrictions.
• Check all ventilation systems to ensure proper functioning.
• Conduct routine maintenance of engines to minimize
emissions.
• Diesel equipment that is producing visible, smoky exhaust
should be removed from service until the condition has
been corrected. · Vehicles should be fitted with emission
controls (e.g. collectors, air cleaners, ceramic particle traps,
etc.).
• Emissions controls should be checked regularly and
replaced when necessary.
More Information
For more detailed information and updates with new information, visit
the website maintained by the Occupational Safety & Health
Administration at http://osha.gov/SLTC/dieselexhaust/
If you have any health concerns or questions, contact your health
care provider.

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Preventing Strains & Sprains

Lifting, pushing, and overreaching are common causes
of strains and sprains. Any job that requires you to sit or
stand bent in an awkward position for long periods of
time can cause excess stress and strain on muscles.
Most strains and sprains affect the back, arms, and
shoulders. However, there are some very simple things
you can do to prevent or minimize body strains and
sprains.
Many strains and sprains occur because of poor material
handling. Workers lift things that weigh too much or they
lift incorrectly. Lift correctly by bending your knees, not
your back. Carry loads close to your body. Injuries can
occur when workers try to pull or lift a heavy or awkward
object without help or lift an object while twisting from the
waist. When carrying a load, avoid bending or lifting
upward unnecessarily. Keep as much of the load as you
can at waist level.
develops when chronic strain continues; muscles
become less able to withstand strenuous activity and
grow more prone to injury of all kinds. Stretch during
the day to increase your flexibility. Take body relaxation
breaks by letting your shoulders and neck muscles go
limp; swivel your head or arms or flex your hands and
fingers.
Take care of your whole body with exercise, proper
posture, a sensible diet and adequate rest. If your
muscles or ligaments have weakened over time from
lack of exercise or age, you are more apt to get a strain
or sprain than if your are physically fit.

Get help with heavy loads. Don't try to move or lift an

object you can't handle. Instead of lifting a 75-pound
load, break it down into smaller parts. If you can't break
it down, get help from a mechanical device or lift it with
another worker. Make sure moving equipment works
properly or it will cause you to strain unnecessarily just
trying to get it to work. If the wheels on a cart are not
aligned, you could strain your arms, shoulders, and back
trying to move it.

Change your working positions frequently. Chronic strain

due to an unchanging work position can weaken your
back, arms, and shoulders. Adjust working heights to
prevent slumping or excessive reaching. A vicious cycle

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