Articles Tagged with ''safety and HVAC''

ICC’s Building Safety Month will Showcase how Building Codes Save Lives

The 38th annual international campaign will occur in May

January 9, 2018

The international campaign, led by the International Code Council, is celebrated by jurisdictions worldwide.

The 38th Annual Building Safety Month Theme is Building Codes Save Lives

This international campaign, led by the International Code Council, is celebrated by jurisdictions worldwide during the month of May

January 8, 2018

The International Code Council announced the 38th annual Building Safety Month theme as Building Codes Save Lives. Building Safety Month is an international campaign held during the month of May that raises awareness about building safety and the importance of current safety codes and the role of code officials in creating safe, sustainable structures that communities can rely on for generations to come.

Stressing HVAC Contracting Job Site Safety Practices

Herb Woerpel

December 18, 2017

HVAC contracting is a dangerous profession. Technicians are threatened by electrical shock, burns, muscle strains, refrigerant gases, injuries from handling heavy equipment, and much more. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, fatal injuries among specialty trade contractors involved in foundation, structure, or exterior work rose 27 percent to 231 in 2015, up from 182 in 2014.

Winter Weather Poses Safety Challenges for Inexperienced Technicians

From getting dressed to driving, young technicians have a lot to learn when it comes to winter safety

Nick Kostora

December 18, 2017

The fact of the matter is, being an HVAC technician can, at times, be a dangerous proposition, and that is true whether it is a balmy 85°F in southern Florida or a frigid 18° in northern Wisconsin.

Milwaukee Tool: Mounting Flood Light

October 23, 2017

This light features a 2-inch spring-loaded clamp and powerful magnets that allow users to turn virtually any job site surface into a hanging surface and illuminate whatever they need to with its rotating, folding head.

Responding to an OSHA Inspection

How to minimize violations and maximize safety

Richard D. Alaniz

October 23, 2017

Whether an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspection of your workplace is triggered by a workplace injury, a formal complaint, or a programmed wall-to-wall inspection, being prepared beforehand will help limit exposure and help defend against any citations that may be issued.

Winter is Coming

Is your team prepared and protected from the frigid winter elements?

Mike Weil

October 16, 2017

Why on earth am I writing about winter in October? Trust me, I have no desire to see the white stuff go flying by, hear the whistling wails of winter storm winds, or see the ever-present gray skies. But, as they say in my favorite television series, “Game of Thrones (GOT),” “Winter is coming.” And the HVAC Industry needs to get ready.

XOEye Technologies Uses GoPro Camera

Offer functionality and durability for field and frontline workers

October 9, 2017

XOEye Vision — which leverages mobile devices and a variety of smart, wearable devices to document service calls, facilitate real-time support and deliver transparency for clients — can now add GoPro cameras to the list of devices that mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP), field technicians, construction, and other frontline workers may use to better service customers.

Nexstar Coach's Blog

It's a Disaster!

Tom Merriott

October 4, 2017

Disaster plans are one of those things we all know we need, but never get around to creating. That tends to bite our business right in the rear when trouble comes. The weather events of the last few months have brought this topic to the top of everyone’s minds, and I want you to think about acting while the memories are still fresh.

Honeywell Intl. Inc.: Wi-Fi Security Camera

September 25, 2017

The Honeywell Lyric™ C2 Wi-Fi Security Camera offers do-it-yourself (DIY) awareness, which enhances many features found on the C1 camera — most notably sound and motion detection and added video capabilities.

On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.

In this webinar, we'll outline how top contractors are turning every conversation into predictable revenue by coaching every comfort advisor visit, not just the ones a manager rides along on.