MCAA marks safety month
The Mechanical Contractors Association of
America is observing June's National Safety Month by releasing a safety bulletin
series.
The Mechanical Contractors Association of America is observing National Safety Month by releasing a safety bulletin series.
The first bulletin, “Heat-Related Health Problems,” which has tips on helping contractors protect their workers, was just issued. Other titles will be put out in coming days.
“Heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke are the most common heat-related health problems,” said Tom Skaggs, chairman of MCAA’s Safety and Health Committee and vice president of safety for the Murphy Co. “Physical work in non-air-conditioned facilities really takes a toll on mechanical construction and service workers, especially in hot, humid summer weather.”
And repairing HVAC systems this time of year is a big concern, added MCAA Director of Safety and Health Pete Chaney.
“One of our biggest concerns is for the safety of mechanical service technicians working on rooftop HVAC units on hot summer days,” he said. “Keeping our service techs from becoming overheated is very important, especially since they’re most often working alone.”
The bulletin is here.
The Mechanical Contractors Association of America is observing National Safety Month by releasing a safety bulletin series.
The first bulletin, “Heat-Related Health Problems,” which has tips on helping contractors protect their workers, was just issued. Other titles will be put out in coming days.
“Heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke are the most common heat-related health problems,” said Tom Skaggs, chairman of MCAA’s Safety and Health Committee and vice president of safety for the Murphy Co. “Physical work in non-air-conditioned facilities really takes a toll on mechanical construction and service workers, especially in hot, humid summer weather.”
And repairing HVAC systems this time of year is a big concern, added MCAA Director of Safety and Health Pete Chaney.
“One of our biggest concerns is for the safety of mechanical service technicians working on rooftop HVAC units on hot summer days,” he said. “Keeping our service techs from becoming overheated is very important, especially since they’re most often working alone.”
The bulletin is here.
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