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Beat the Heat: Quick Safety Tips for HVAC Technicians

Here are some suggestions from ACCA and the CDC for frontline workers

June 24, 2025

HVAC technicians are going to be called upon to keep others safe during this heatwave, but they need to remember to keep an eye on each other, as well

A/C or else? City of Austin Passes New Mandate

Working air conditioning now required in all Austin, Texas residences

Dylan Kurt

April 25, 2025

No A/C, no compliance: A look at a new air conditioning mandate in Austin, Texas, that the City Council says will target heat-related deaths.

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.

Battling Heat Stress and Ensuring Safety in Confined Spaces

Severe heat stress can result in confusion or unconsciousness

Mike McCullion

August 14, 2024

Recent hot weather patterns indicate that as the global climate continues to warm, heat stress has become a critical concern across many industries including sheet metal and HVAC work.

President Biden Proposes Rule to Address Excessive Heat in Workplace

The rule aims to protect 36 million workers at risk for heat-related injuries, including HVAC professionals

Hannah Belloli-Oster

July 25, 2024

In early July, the Biden administration proposed a rule that addresses excessive heat in the workplace, as tens of millions of them were under heat advisories — the nation’s No. 1 weather-related cause of death.

Aug. 25, 2014: CDC Report Cites Need for Acclimatization to Prevent Heat-Related Worker Deaths

New Workers Need to Get Used to Working in Hot Conditions

August 25, 2014

An Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) analysis, described in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, suggests that the primary risk factor for heat fatalities is the lack of acclimatization programs, i.e., getting new workers used to working in hot conditions.

May 13, 2012: Cintas Offers Tips to Help Workers Deal with Summer Heat

May 13, 2013

Cintas Corp., a leader in first-aid and safety personal protective products, has released top tips for limiting heat stress on the job. When the body is unable to cool itself by sweating, heat stress can occur.

May 29, 2012: OSHA Kicks Off Summer Campaign to Prevent Heat-Related Illnesses

May 29, 2012

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has kicked off a national outreach initiative to educate workers and employers about the hazards of working outdoors in hot weather.

Nielsen-Kellerman: Human Heat Stress Tracker

May 14, 2012

Portable handheld device Kestrel 4400 Heat Stress Tracker fits in a pocket or small belt carrying case and provides accurate waterless wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT) measurements within minutes of exposure to the air. The most common composite measurement used to determine appropriate exposure to heat stress conditions is WBGT.

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 walk you through exactly what to get in place before you add AI to your business. You'll leave with a clear picture of where you stand today and a practical action plan to set yourself up for real results.