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NADCA Recognizes 2021 Safety Award Winners

Organization awards HVAC inspection and cleaning contractors for best-in-class safety practices

April 7, 2022

NADCA announced the recipients of its 2021 Safety Awards on March 21 at the association’s 33rd Annual Meeting & Exposition in Aurora, Colorado.

University Study Shows Coronavirus Can Be Detected in HVAC Systems

Findings could create an early-warning system for viruses

Ted Craig

February 26, 2022

High-profile universities have released studies on how to prevent disease transmission through the air. One such study may provide the ability to take early action in the future to prevent the spread of an array of airborne ailments.

OSHA Drops Vaccinate-or-Test Mandate

Supreme Court decision killed pandemic mitigation measure

Matt Jachman

January 28, 2022

The federal emergency vaccinate-or-test mandate that applied to companies with 100 or more workers was dropped with little fanfare on January 25.

Magid Releases Safety Matters Guide on Mask Effectiveness

Looks at N95 respirator and other masks’ effectiveness against COVID-19

January 17, 2022

To help educate safety managers and others on mask safety and choosing the right masks, Magid released a comprehensive guide as part of its “Safety Matters” series.

Supreme Court Halts Vaccine-or-Test Rule

Case will return to lower court for test of mandate’s legality

Matt Jachman

January 14, 2022

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of a stay of the mandate from OSHA, which would have applied to businesses with over 100 employees and affected more than 80 million workers.

HVAC technician servicing air conditioner.

New Year Ushers In Start Of HFC Phasedown

Starting January 1, there is a 10% production cut of HFC refrigerants

Joanna R. Turpin

January 13, 2022

Beginning this year, the production of HFC refrigerants will be reduced by 10%, while a steeper cut comes in 2024, when production must be reduced to 60% of the baseline established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The Top HVACR Articles of 2021

One again, the COVID pandemic/supply chain issues and refrigerant transition were the most popular

December 30, 2021

The more things change… the more they stay the same. The ACHR NEWS released its list of the most popular articles posted in 2021.

Construction Group, Others Sideline Federal Vax Requirements For Now

As cases on two fronts proceed, challengers enjoy favorable judicial winds in the form of temporary injunctions

Robert Beverly

December 12, 2021

Preliminary injunctions have sidelined both the OSHA emergency temporary standard and the Executive Order.

For Federal Contractors, Vax Requirement Extends Through a Company and Beyond

MCAA webinar covers potential logistical impacts, what to ask for before signing a modification

Robert Beverly

November 30, 2021

For companies doing work for the federal government, the Biden Administration’s vaccine requirements are stricter.

Ransomware is Rampant: Is Your HVAC Business Safe?

While a host of protective measures can limit the risk, outsourcing to an expert third party cybersecurity firm might be the safest option

Eric Brackett

November 25, 2021

With ransomware attacks on high profile businesses like Colonial Pipeline and JBS Foods in the headlines, HVAC businesses are increasingly asking, “Are we next?”