Understanding OSHA’s National Emphasis Program on Falls: What You Need to Know National Emphasis Programs (NEPs) are temporary programs initiated by OSHA and involve new enforcement Mike McCullion November 7, 2024 No Comments The enforcement of the falls NEP will involve proactive inspections. Here’s how OSHA plans to enforce the program, writes SNIPS NEWS Safety Contributor Mike McCullion.Read More
Laser Focused on Additive Manufacturing Cooling Process Cooling towers are becoming increasingly necessary to cool the process water of additive manufacturing Greg Rankin November 5, 2024 No Comments GE Aerospace looks to engineered plastic cooling towers to expel heat from its laser powder bed fusion 3D printing process.Read More
Domestic Steel is Making the Data Center Boom Possible, Sustainable Domestic steel manufactured with circular, electric arc furnace (EAF) technology is critical to sustainable data center development Kim Olson November 5, 2024 No Comments Domestically produced steel provides data center developers with significant sustainability benefits. Read More
Union Sewn Apparel Brings SMART Members Together SMART Local 540, with membership mostly in HVAC and fire life safety, has had a embroidery signatory for a decade now Austin Keating November 5, 2024 No Comments When delegates descended upon Las Vegas for the Third SMART General Convention in August 2024, they left with union-made swag.Read More
Labor Department Recovers $878,000 in Back Wages for Construction Workers in New York City Three contractors agree to comply with the Davis-Bacon Act and Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Austin Keating November 5, 2024 No Comments EMG Industrial Chimney Inc. misclassified 21 insulators and sheet metal workers as service fitters.Read More
SMACNA Names New President Aaron Hilger, the CEO of SMACNA, said Martin is a leader who thinks about the future SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff October 31, 2024 No Comments Tom Martin, who is the president of Cleveland-based T.H. Martin, Inc., is taking the reins of the trade group. Read More
Malco Tools Acquired by Aspen Pumps Group, Positioning Both for Growth U.K.-based Aspen Pumps Group acquires Minnesota-based Malco Tools, Inc., making it its U.S. HQ Austin Keating October 29, 2024 No Comments The acquisition positions Malco Tools as Aspen's North American headquarters, paving the way for an expanded footprint in the HVAC/R market. Read More
Madison Area Mechanical, Sheet Metal Contractors Association Team Up with Steamfitters for Heat's On Event 36th annual Heat's On event a resounding success SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff October 27, 2024 No Comments The success of Heat's On relies on the support of countless volunteers, contractors, and supply houses. Read More
ITI Receives DeWalt Grow the Trades Grant The DeWalt Grow the Trades Grants aim to address the skilled labor gap in the construction industry SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff October 25, 2024 No Comments The ITI, jointly sponsored by SMART and SMACNA, supports apprenticeship and advanced career training for union workers in the sheet metal industry.Read More
Sheet Metal Health Institute Names New Program Administrator With Bradley at the helm as program administrator, SMOHIT is poised to continue its growth SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff October 25, 2024 No Comments In his previous position, Bradley made significant strides in promoting health and safety initiatives for sheet metal workers. Read More