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Winsupply Family of Companies Donates $250,000 in PPE to Area Agencies

February 15, 2026

Throughout the year, Winsupply Sourcing Services also supports charities such as Habitat for Humanity with construction building materials, said Robert Kellar, senior director, operations, Winsupply Sourcing LLC.

Arc Flash Studies: Not Just About Safety

A thorough arc flash study does more than keep people safe

Matt Meyers

December 10, 2025

Delve into why comprehensive arc flash, short circuit, and coordination studies go beyond PPE requirements: addressing real-world risks, ensuring uptime, supporting compliance and insurance, and reframing electrical safety as a strategic investment.

The Vital Role of Personal Protective Equipment in the Sheet Metal Industry

In the sheet metal industry, PPE serves as the tool for safeguarding workers against the hazards inherent to the trade

Mike McCullion

May 6, 2024

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.

How to Mitigate the Harmful Effects of Industrial Heating/Cooling Equipment Noise

Rick Farrell

February 16, 2024

Exposure to many of the environments and tools associated with the HVAC trade can progressively harm a technician’s hearing, which aside from hearing loss, can cause a host of other problems like high blood pressure and fatigue. The best way to mitigate these potential hazards is with proper hearing protection.

Building a Safer Tomorrow: The Hierarchy of Controls in Construction Safety

Construction safety professionals often employ a systematic approach to develop a broad workplace safety framework

Mike McCullion

November 14, 2023

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

Welding Fume Extraction Systems Insufficient for Manufacturers' Ambient Air Quality

New findings show that it’s not only welders themselves who are being exposed to welding fumes, but everyone working in the facility

SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff

October 18, 2023

The welding air quality studies were carried out by Zehnder Clean Air Solutions, a company specializing in the supply of air filtration systems to industry.

Antistatic, chemical-resistant, electrical, and cut-resistant gloves

Get it in Gear

Recommended safety equipment that all technicians should consider using

Samantha Sine

December 19, 2016

A variety of measures should be taken in order to keep technicians safe on the job.

Addressing Common HVAC Safety Missteps

Contractors discuss OSHA’s top 10 safety violations

Samantha Sine

December 19, 2016

While most companies strive to adhere to OSHA regulations, some may choose to cut corners to meet deadlines or accomplish jobs.

Breathe Easy With a Good Ammonia Safety Program

Prevention, mitigation, and preparation can save lives

Ron Rajecki

November 2, 2015

Operators of facilities that use ammonia refrigeration equipment must write and enforce standard operating procedures, buy the proper personal protective equipment (PPE), and practice what they preach with regard to safety — not only from top to bottom in their own organizations, but also with visitors, contractors, and other industry stakeholders.

Klein Tools: Protective Gloves

June 23, 2014

Klein Tools has expanded its Journeyman™ Gloves line, designed specifically for trade professionals who may encounter cuts, scrapes, impact injuries, and vibration injuries on a regular basis.

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.