Tim O'Toole
The STI/SPFA Safety & Health Committee recently updated the Basic Safety Rules for Fabrication and Field Construction booklet. This publication provides safety rules covering a variety of topics including personal protective equipment,…
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A skilled workforce pipeline is necessary for reshoring and restoring U.S. leadership in global manufacturing. But how do we get there? The German model of manufacturing apprenticeships contains lessons to…
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Do you wish your field crews and management people were as good as you? Do they often struggle and fail to do things the way you want them done? How…
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In the fast-paced world of construction and industrial work, the importance of head protection cannot be overstated. Over the last five years, the demand for safety helmets and helmets has…
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The concept of sustainable manufacturing is rooted in the production of manufactured products through economically-sound processes that minimize waste, with consideration of the three ESG pillars: environment, social and governance.…
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“Take this job and shove it.” Every job has highs and lows. But if you start talking – or singing – like Johnny Paycheck, then it is time for a…
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Manufacturers will need a whopping 3.8 million employees by the year 2033 to fill growth and replace retirees. Due to a skills mismatch between job seekers’ skills and the skillsets needed by…
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James Jones was inducted into the STI/SPFA Hall of Fame in 2024. We recently had an opportunity to talk with Jimmy about his career and what being inducted into the…
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Members of the Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate Fabricators Association (STI/SPFA) Legislative Advocacy Committee visited Capitol Hill on June 26, 2024, to meet with several key members of Congress. “We were met with warm…
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Leadership is simple! First and foremost, you’ve got to know exactly what you want, for your company, your department, or your project team. Sounds simple but when asked, most business…
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