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Dominic Bonitatis Joins SMACNA Board of Directors
Bonitatis Joins Matt Sano as SMCA Representatives on SMACNA's Board of Directors Continue Reading
Postedby Peter Jenkins
Date posted10/31/2024
Prevent Heat Illness at Work/Outdoor and Indoor Heat Exposure
The heat wave we have had over the last two weeks has been unforgiving. OSHA has provided the following information to help protect yourself and others when working in the heat. Ease into work. Nearly 3 out of 4 fatalities from heat illness happen during the first week of work. New and... Continue Reading
Date posted07/16/2024
SMACNA Safety Survey
SMACNA's 2024 Safety Survey is available for contractors to complete by clicking the link below. SMACNA has two additional awards this year for contractors: Safety Achievement Award and the Safety Innovator of the Year Award. Members who win Safety Achievement Awards will receive certificates from... Continue Reading
Date posted04/2/2024
Ways to protect yourself this week from Heat Illness
Starting tomorrow, the humidity will begin to increase once again. All employees need to remember to drink water even if they are not thirsty; be aware of signs of a medical emergency - seizures, loss of consciousness, and slurred speech; dress for the heat with light colors, loose fitting, and... Continue Reading
Date posted07/11/2023
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