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Heat Stress: Don’t Underestimate the Impact on Workers

Sheet metal and HVAC companies are encouraged to use these resources or develop their own

August 3, 2023

By providing education and training, access to resources, and implementing engineering controls and heat stress management plans, employers can help protect workers from the dangers of heat stress.

OSHA Moves to Reimplement Obama-era Rule, ABC Responds

The final rule becomes effective on Jan. 1, 2024

July 17, 2023

OSHA forms contain personal medical information, ABC argues. This includes workers’ home addresses, dates of birth and detailed information about their injuries.

An HVAC Contractors’ Guide to Passing an OSHA Inspection

Inspections and audits serve as the primary process whereby OSHA identifies safety hazards and unsafe practices in workplaces

Richard D. Alaniz

May 14, 2023

While employers may have no control over why or when an OSHA inspection occurs, they have a great deal of control over its results.

How to Self-Audit Your Safety Program

SNIPS NEWS safety contributor Mike McCullion goes through a brief guide to safety program evaluations from the American Society of Safety Professionals.

Mike McCullion

April 10, 2023

A safety and health program is essential for moving to a culture of safety excellence and regular audits of the entire program are critical in evaluating the success and failures.

NADCA Recognizes 2022 Safety Award Winners

The awards are based on regulations and recommendations from the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).

April 6, 2023

The 2022 awards were announced on March 28, 2023 at the association’s 34th Annual Meeting & Exposition in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Electrical Safety Program Essentials for Contractors

Compliance with the numerous codes, regulations and standards regarding electricity can be a daunting task. Here's where to start.

Mike McCullion

March 25, 2023

If your firm conducts both construction and “shop” activities, you may want two separate programs to address unique electrical issues.

McElroy Receives ‘Sharp’ Award for Workplace Safety

March 17, 2023

SHARP is an on-site, OSHA consultation program that offers confidential occupational safety and health services to small- and medium-sized businesses in the U.S., free of charge.

OSHA Widens Severe Violator Enforcement Program

Program zeroes in on employers who repeatedly disregard worker safety, health

Maria Taylor

October 18, 2022

September 15, the U.S. Department of Labor announced it is expanding the criteria for placement in OSHA’s Severe Violator Enforcement Program.

Is It Time To Turn Up The Thermostat in the U.S.?

European countries are mandating higher t-stat settings to save energy

Joanna R. Turpin

July 8, 2022

We Americans like things cold. Where we don’t like to be cold is at work. In fact, as more employees are returning to office buildings, being cold is one of their biggest complaints.