Articles by Mike McCullion

From apprentices honing their craft to the seasoned veteran of the trade, personal protective equipment serve as a personal line of defense against workplace hazards.

When insurance companies look at a company for liability and workers comp insurance, frequent and severe injuries are a flashpoint.

The January 2024 MEP Innovation Conference sponsored by MCAA, NECA and SMACNA included informative sessions on a variety of topics presented by safety department leaders in MCAA, SMACNA and NECA.

Many companies in the sheet metal / HVAC industry are considered a “small business” by varying definitions. Here are the resources OSHA offers these businesses.

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

As a reminder, the OSHA 300A summary of 2023 recordable cases needs to be posted and available for employee review from February 1 through April 30, 2024.

In the sheet metal and HVAC industry, safety is not a choice; it's a responsibility. OSHA compliance is not merely a regulatory requirement; it's a commitment, writes SNIPS NEWS Safety Contributor Mike McCullion.

At the top of the hierarchy is the most effective control measure - elimination. This involves identifying and removing hazards entirely.

The construction industry is one of the most challenging sectors when it comes to occupational safety and health. CPR and AED are vital for keeping jobsites safe.

By providing education and training, access to resources, and implementing engineering controls and heat stress management plans, employers can help protect workers from the dangers of heat stress.