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How Mental Health Impacts the Sheet Metal and HVAC Industry

One way that SMACNA is addressing mental health and suicide prevention is by partnering with organizations such as CIASP

Mike McCullion

February 10, 2024

Mental health and suicide prevention are important issues in the sheet metal industry and in the broader construction and manufacturing sectors.

9 States Agree to Accelerate Adoption of Heat Pumps

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

February 7, 2024

Nine states have set a shared goal to have heat pumps make up at least 65% of the shipments of residential heating, air-conditioning, and water-heating products by 2030.

MCAA Suicide-Prevention Video Now Available to Public

January 18, 2024

“As one of the industry’s leaders in safety and health it is our responsibility to share our knowledge and resources on this topic," said Raffi Elchemmas, MCAA executive director of safety, health, and risk management.

UV-C an Optimal HVAC Option in Health Care Applications

Few industries value pristine IAQ more than the health care sector

Herb Woerpel

December 20, 2023

The use of UV-C in HVAC systems has proven to be an effective way to minimize the threat of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), small particles, and other airborne pathogens commonly found in health care environments.

Program Designed to Assess and Certify Indoor Air Quality Products

By enhancing IAQ, we create a healthier, more pleasant environment for all occupants

Dr. Gráinne Cunniffe

December 10, 2023

Poor IAQ can impact our daily lives by triggering or exacerbating respiratory problems and allergies, potentially worsening existing health conditions or affecting our long-term health.

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.

Restaurant IAQ Standard Aims to Minimize Infectious Aerosols

Post-pandemic, ASHRAE standards offer a roadmap for safer, healthier air in restaurants

Matt Jachman

October 25, 2023

Mechanical engineer and ASHRAE volunteer Meghan McNulty discusses the group’s recommendations for healthier indoor air.

EPA Names 2023 Indoor airPLUS Leaders

October 17, 2023

Indoor airPLUS is a voluntary EPA partnership and labeling program that helps the builders of new homes improve the quality of indoor air and meet the growing consumer preference for homes with improved IAQ.

New ASHRAE IAQ Standard Aims to Reduce Infections

July 10, 2023

The standard applies to new and existing buildings and major renovations and provides requirements for many aspects of air-system design, installation, operation, and maintenance.