Pete Chaney

Pete Chaney is the director of safety and health at Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) and has served in that position since 1997. He holds a master’s degree in safety management, is a certified safety professional, and has 28 years of experience as an occupational safety and health professional. Contact him at 301-869-5800 or pchaney@mcaa.org.

Electric Arc Welding Safety

Preventing electrical shock should remain a top priority for your team at all times

Pete Chaney

June 22, 2015

Preventing electrical shock should be a top priority within a company safety program that also addresses the other hazards associated with electric arc welding.

Electric Arc Welding Safety

Preventing Electrical Shock Should Be a Priority

Pete Chaney

November 3, 2014

While workers performing electric arc welding are subject to hazards related to the inhalation of toxic fumes, eye hazards, burns or fires, the most potentially perilous hazard they face is electrical shock, which can result in electrocution and other horrific physiological problems.

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 session, we will cover how to design VRF systems for the U.S. market using new A2L refrigerants. These systems provide an advanced zoning solution by using inverter technology to deliver precise heating and cooling control across multiple zones and spaces.

Pete Chaney

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Electric Arc Welding Safety

Electric Arc Welding Safety

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