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Preventing heat illnesses is OSHA's top priority this summer
Preventing heat illnesses is OSHA's top priority this summer

OSHA is full steam ahead as they continue to push their National Emphasis Program (NEP) to prevent heat-related deaths this summer. Workers who are working inside or outside are susceptible to heat illnesses(Heat Cramps, Heat Stroke, Heat Exhaustion). OSHA has provided great information on heat... Continue Reading

Date posted05/25/2023


SMCA Spring 2023 Magazine
SMCA Spring 2023 Magazine

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Date posted04/27/2023


SMACNA Safety Survey
SMACNA Safety Survey

Please complete the online SMACNA Safety Survey by Monday, May 1, 2023. Also, please email me a copy of the survey to gwharton@smca.org. Click the following link to complete your survey: https://www.smacna.org/resources/business-management/safety-and-health/safety-survey Continue Reading

Date posted04/10/2023


SMCA Magazine Winter 2022-2023
SMCA Magazine Winter 2022-2023

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Date posted01/1/2023


Flu, RSV, & Covid run rampant
Flu, RSV, & Covid run rampant

The risk of the Flu, RSV, and Covid are casuing some to miss an extensive period of time from work and other holiday activities that they would normally complete around this time of year. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) recommends that men and women with certain chronic health... Continue Reading

Date posted12/23/2022


SMCA Magazine Fall 2022
SMCA Magazine Fall 2022

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Date posted11/7/2022


Monkeypox declared public health emergency
Monkeypox declared public health emergency

The Biden administration has declared the monkeypox outbreak to be a public health emergency in the U.S. today. A public health emergency declaration lasts for 90 days, but can be extended. Please be aware of any of the symptoms listed below: - Flu-like symptoms that include a fever, headache,... Continue Reading

Date posted08/4/2022


Updated Suicide & Crisis Hotline
Updated Suicide & Crisis Hotline

988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Line. The line provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. This new... Continue Reading

Date posted07/15/2022


SMCA Summer 2022 Magazine
SMCA Summer 2022 Magazine

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Date posted06/28/2022


US Department of Labor to meet to discuss OSHA initiatives to protect workers from heat hazards
US Department of Labor to meet to discuss OSHA initiatives to protect workers from heat hazards

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration will hold a meeting with stakeholders on May 3, 2022. The meeting will give insight on OSHA's efforts to protect workers from heat-related hazards as part of the Biden-Harris commitment to workplace safety initiatives.... Continue Reading

Date posted04/29/2022


SMACNA Endorsed Davis-Bacon Reform Rules
SMACNA Endorsed Davis-Bacon Reform Rules

The long advocated and endorsed Davis-Bacon Act reform regulations were issued March 18th with SMACNA's extensive input and involvement with the Wage and Hour Division and Department of Labor. SMACNA has boosted lobby efforts on Capitol Hill to thwart any weakening tactics by Davis-Bacon repeal... Continue Reading

Date posted04/22/2022


Philadelphia reinstates indoor mask mandate due to increase of COVID-19 cases
Philadelphia reinstates indoor mask mandate due to increase of COVID-19 cases

On Monday, April 11, 2022, The Philadelphia Department of Public Health made an announcement that the city of Philadelphia will again enforce the indoor mask mandate due to increased COVID-19 cases. Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole said mask precautions will begin Monday, but in order to... Continue Reading

Date posted04/12/2022