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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Today the Supreme Court rejected President Joe Biden's push to mandate vaccination shots under the OSHA umbrella that would impact 80 million workers. However, SCOTUS did uphold a seperate ruling requiring shots for workers in nursing homes, hospitals and other facilities that receive Medicare and... Continue Reading
The release of the long awaited COVID Emergency Temporary Standard from OSHA was presented to the public last week. The 500 page document discusses the parameters of the standard. The link to the document is below. https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2021-23643.pdf Continue Reading
Summer and hot weather can add another safety concern. Heat related illnesses and injuries can affect you whether in the shop or on the jobsite. Expert from the National Institute for Occupational Safety, OSHA, and the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists recommend drinking... Continue Reading
