Fall Protection

Falls are a leading cause of serious injuries and fatalities that occur in the workplace. The construction industry in particular experiences a large number of these fatalities.
2022 STI/SPFA Golf Tournament Winners

From left to right: Steve Meeker, Randy Frick, Steve Munn The 2022 STI/SPFA Golf Tournament took place at Lakewood Golf Club in New Orleans on Sunday, April 10, 2022, with […]
Ralph Carpenter, Former Chair of the SPFA Pipe Section and Longtime Pipe Industry and Steel Champion Inducted Into STI/SPFA Hall of Fame

LAKE ZURICH, IL, April 27, 2022 – Ralph Carpenter, former Chairman of the Pipe Section was inducted into the STI/SPFA Hall of Fame during the Awards dinner on Monday, April […]
Longtime Supporter and Active Member of STI/SPFA and Shop-Fabricated Steel Tank Industry Elson Fernandes Passes Away

Elson Fernandes passed away on April 19th, 2022 in the company of family. Formerly of Clemmer Industries for many decades, Elson formed his own company Elfent, Inc. over two decades ago. […]
2021 Steel Product/Project Award Winners Announced

LAKE ZURICH, IL, April 25, 2022 – Winners of the 2021 STI/SPFA Steel Product/Project Awards were announced during the Awards Dinner on April 11, 2022. Member companies were recognized in 14 […]
OSHA Launches National Emphasis Program to Protect Workers from Heat Illness and Injuries

For the first time, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched a National Emphasis Program to protect millions of workers from heat illness and injuries. […]
2021 STI/SPFA Safety Awards Presented During Annual Meeting in New Orleans

LAKE ZURICH, IL, April 13, 2022 – STI/SPFA announced companies receiving Safety Awards for 2021 during the recent 2022 Annual Meeting at the Awards Dinner in New Orleans, LA. We commend […]
Robert Harding, Sr. Passes Away at 87

STI/SPFA is sad to report that Robert Harding, Sr., of longtime member Clawson Tank Co., has passed away at the age of 87. Harding formerly owned and operated Clawson Tank […]
Hand Tool Inspections

There are many injuries while using hand tools on the job. Many of these injuries occur from improper use or a tool that was broken or in need of repair.
2022 STI/SPFA Annual Business Meeting

The STI/SPFA Annual Business Meeting will be held Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 10:00 AM CDT. Join STI/SPFA for association updates and reports from each section and committee including: Safety […]
JRS Presents Follow-up Discussion Webinar

Join Mark Mooney, Director of Operations for NBBI JRS, for a follow-up discussion on JRS. This interactive program will allow attendees to ask questions and provide feedback.
Communication Tools on a Jobsite

It is important to recognize the communication tools used on the job that relay important information for your work task and the work environment.



