Many companies in the sheet metal / HVAC industry are considered a “small business” by varying definitions. Here are the resources OSHA offers these businesses.
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.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the construction industry is ranked as the No. 1 industry for deaths by suicide.
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.
OSHA forms contain personal medical information, ABC argues. This includes workers’ home addresses, dates of birth and detailed information about their injuries.
SNIPS NEWS safety contributor Mike McCullion goes through a brief guide to safety program evaluations from the American Society of Safety Professionals.
A safety and health program is essential for moving to a culture of safety excellence and regular audits of the entire program are critical in evaluating the success and failures.
SHARP is an on-site, OSHA consultation program that offers confidential occupational safety and health services to small- and medium-sized businesses in the U.S., free of charge.