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Armistead Mechanical Wins Platinum Safety Award

December 13, 2023

The Platinum Safety Award is for companies that earned safety scores of 95% or greater in the Highwire safety assessment program.

SMOHIT Recognizes Safety Leaders in the Sheet Metal Industry

Group recognizes Christiansen Heating and Sheet Metal, CMC Sheet Metal, R.F. Knox Company/Georgia Sheet Metal JATC, Superior Duct Fabrication and Nortex Roofing

SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff

December 7, 2023

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This year, Safety Matters Award winners were invited to Falls Church, Virginia, and the Safety Champions Conference, to receive their awards.

CO2 Refrigeration System at a Cheese Warehouse

Addressing Leaks in CO₂ Refrigeration Systems

HVAC contractors that carefully follow the proper sequence of operations can minimize the threat of CO₂ leakage for their customers, themselves, and the environment

Herb Woerpel

December 7, 2023

While CO₂ refrigerant may not be as deadly to the environment as its HFC peers, there are other concerns that exist when it escapes a system.

Building a Safer 2024: Preparing for OSHA Compliance

Achieving and maintaining OSHA compliance requires a proactive approach

Mike McCullion

December 1, 2023

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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.

Why Every HVAC Contractor Should Consider Adding Combustion Testing Services

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is created as a byproduct of combustion

Herb Woerpel

November 22, 2023

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Due to a lack of training, time constraints, and numerous other reasons, many HVAC contracting companies are not performing combustion testing, potentially compromising customers’ safety.

Innovative Technologies In Low-GWP Refrigeration Systems

Manufacturers are offering new solutions to meet regulatory — and end-user — demands

Joanna R. Turpin

November 21, 2023

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Manufacturers have been preparing for the transition to low-GWP refrigerants for a number of years and are now introducing a wide range of innovative commercial refrigeration technologies.

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

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

The Unified Group’s 2023 Safety Directors’ Forum

The Impact of a Safety Culture on Physical, Mental Wellbeing

The Unified Group discusses safety resources during 2023 Safety Directors’ Forum

November 11, 2023

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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.

Resideo Teaming Up With Home Insurer Nationwide

October 26, 2023

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The Resideo-Nationwide partnership will allow U.S. homeowners to leverage technology-enabled prevention capabilities to help avert unexpected damage to their homes, along with the associated expenses, said a statement from the companies.

Saving Lives on Construction Sites: The Crucial Benefits of CPR, AEDs

By strategically placing AEDs throughout the jobsite, construction workers can quickly respond to cardiac incidents

Mike McCullion

September 13, 2023

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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.