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Building a Safer 2024: Preparing for OSHA Compliance

Achieving and maintaining OSHA compliance requires a proactive approach

December 1, 2023

In the sheet metal and HVAC industry, safety is not a choice; it's a responsibility. OSHA compliance is not merely a regulatory requirement; it's a commitment, writes SNIPS NEWS Safety Contributor Mike McCullion.

The Unified Group’s 2023 Safety Directors’ Forum

The Impact of a Safety Culture on Physical, Mental Wellbeing

The Unified Group discusses safety resources during 2023 Safety Directors’ Forum

November 11, 2023

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the construction industry is ranked as the No. 1 industry for deaths by suicide.

Saving Lives on Construction Sites: The Crucial Benefits of CPR, AEDs

By strategically placing AEDs throughout the jobsite, construction workers can quickly respond to cardiac incidents

Mike McCullion

September 13, 2023

The construction industry is one of the most challenging sectors when it comes to occupational safety and health. CPR and AED are vital for keeping jobsites safe.

Heat Stress: Don’t Underestimate the Impact on Workers

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

Mike McCullion

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.

Why SMACNA is Becoming a Leading Authority on Heat Stress

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) reacted quickly to OSHA’s request for public comment on new heat stress rules

Austin Keating

May 4, 2023

Justin Crandol, director of safety at SMACNA, sits with Mike McCullion of SNIPS NEWS to discuss new developments in safety policy.

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.

Tips for HVAC Techs to Stay Safe in the Field

Chris Holbert

June 16, 2022

Working as an HVAC technician requires a lot of caution and attention to detail to do the job well and remain safe. It’s important to ensure HVAC techs remember a few key things going into any job.