As the industry continues to evolve, the importance of skilled and committed supervisors cannot be overstated, writes SNIPS NEWS safety contributor Mike McCullion.

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.

Take the steps today to identify hazards and implement the Safe and Sound program, ensuring a safer tomorrow for everyone in your sheet metal shop.

Organizations can create a culture where safety is a shared commitment, safety contributor Mike McCullion argues.

From apprentices honing their craft to the seasoned veteran of the trade, personal protective equipment serve as a personal line of defense against workplace hazards.

When insurance companies look at a company for liability and workers comp insurance, frequent and severe injuries are a flashpoint.

The January 2024 MEP Innovation Conference sponsored by MCAA, NECA and SMACNA included informative sessions on a variety of topics presented by safety department leaders in MCAA, SMACNA and NECA.

Many companies in the sheet metal / HVAC industry are considered a “small business” by varying definitions. Here are the resources OSHA offers these businesses.

Mental health and suicide prevention are important issues in the sheet metal industry and in the broader construction and manufacturing sectors.

As a reminder, the OSHA 300A summary of 2023 recordable cases needs to be posted and available for employee review from February 1 through April 30, 2024.