Items Tagged with 'safety and HVAC'

A personal story about an unexpected accident sparks a call for urgency, self-care, and greater support for skilled tradespeople facing physical and mental health risks.

The theme of this year's Building Safety Month, “Built to Last,” highlights how modern building codes, safety professionals, and resilient construction practices protect homes and communities around the world.

With more than 3,600 collection sites across the U.S., Thermostat Recycling Corp. provides a convenient way for contractors and service technicians to safely dispose of thermostats that contain mercury.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest fatal injury workplace report shows an overall decline in incidents in the HVAC and plumbing category. 

A hands-on leader whose ingenuity, adaptability, and dedication have shaped shop floors and set new standards across the sheet metal industry. He is SNIPS NEWS' latest Industry ICON.

Rooftop service will never be risk-free, but new tools are helping to make unnecessary climbs a thing of the past. 

Most homeowners trust plug-in detectors to keep them safe from carbon monoxide — not realizing those alarms often won’t sound until CO has been circulating for hours. With heating equipment responsible for many CO leaks and testing inconsistencies across the field, HVAC contractors are uniquely positioned to educate customers, reduce liability, and offer monitoring solutions that shut down equipment before CO becomes dangerous.  

Cylinders of counterfeit refrigerant falsely labeled as R-410A actually contain R-40, which poses risks to human health and could damage HVAC systems. Authorities in Canada are offering tips for spotting and avoiding counterfeit refrigerant.

Seattle’s B.J. Giri and Kansas-based P1 Construction both earn national distinction from SMACNA, highlighting remarkable contributions in leadership, workforce development, and jobsite safety.

On day one, Becca Auen, licensed professional counselor and certified clinical anxiety treatment professional, led a powerful session on mental health in the workplace.