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The Unsung Heroes of Safety and Health: The Vital Role of Supervisors

Supervisors are the frontline leaders on most projects, responsible for overseeing daily operations and safety

September 26, 2024

As the industry continues to evolve, the importance of skilled and committed supervisors cannot be overstated, writes SNIPS NEWS safety contributor Mike McCullion.

BE4ALL Safety Sponsorship Program Wins DEI Award

BE4AL promotes a safe, inclusive and equitable work culture in the sheet metal industry

Austin Keating

September 17, 2024

"We are proud of the meaningful change the program is driving across the sheet metal industry," says SMACNA's chief executive officer.

Furnace Red Tag Second Opinions

David Richardson

September 11, 2024

There are plenty of reasons to shut down a potentially dangerous furnace, just make sure the facts back up that decision.

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Staying Safe with CO₂: Key Basics You Need to Know

This low-GWP refrigerant can keep food cold without harming the environment

Don Fort

August 22, 2024

Although CO₂ systems may seem a bit more complicated than HFC DX systems, they are actually quite similar, with the main difference being CO2’s higher pressure.

Trane Charlotte Plant Marks Workplace Safety Milestone

August 19, 2024

Trane Charlotte employees achieved 3 million work hours, or approximately ten years, without a workday lost due to a work-related injury or illness.

Loophole May Undercut Biden Proposal to Protect Workers From Heat

Rules Aside, Other Organizations Working to Protect HVAC Technicians From Heat Injury

Dylan Kurt

August 19, 2024

As extreme heat becomes more common, more of a spotlight is being put on worker safety, and a new app may be able to help.

U.S. ‘National Heat Strategy’ Issued in Response to Increase in Heat-Related Deaths

Extreme-heat conditions projected to be more frequent, intense, and longer in duration

J.J. Smith

August 17, 2024

The ‘National Heat Strategy’ is directing several different governmental agencies to implement four goals and objectives that are expected to increase U.S. resiliency to extreme heat conditions.

De-risking the Labor Shortage: It’s all about Flow

Inefficient task assigning, data latency, and other challenges disrupt flow

Sandy Hamby

August 16, 2024

Many people may find DLFO new and unfamiliar, but as many leading owners and construction firms have already discovered, its adoption is not difficult, and its undeniable benefits can come quickly with focused implementation.