Safety

Contractors Earn Top MCAA/CNA Safety Awards

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:43:00 -0400

This program honors member companies that have demonstrated strong safety practices and innovative approaches to achieving high safety and health standards.

CSA Group Breaking Ground on New U.S. Headquarters

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:52:00 -0400

CSA Group has announced that it will establish a new U.S. Head Office in Brecksville, Ohio.

Q&A with Michael Wilson, Founder and Principal, Pipelining Technologies Inc.

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Following the Surfside tragedy, Florida is cracking down on the dangerous practice of CIPP "gapping" to ensure structural pipe repairs actually meet safety codes and protect building integrity.

Americans Wash Hands More During Flu Season but Everyday Habits Still Fall Short, New Survey Finds

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:49:00 -0500

Heightened concern over H3N2 and seasonal viruses drives better hand hygiene, yet lapses in public restrooms persist.

International Code Council Announces 2026 Building Safety Month Theme and Resources

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:51:00 -0500

Building Safety Month, an annual public awareness campaign led by the International Code Council, returns on May 1, 2026, with this year’s theme, “Built to Last.”

MSA Safety Highlights Comprehensive Refrigerant Management and New Monitoring Systems at AHR Expo

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:19:00 -0500

To help HVAC-R businesses address these areas, MSA Safety will showcase its latest end-to-end refrigerant management and monitoring solutions and debut its newest refrigerant monitors at the upcoming AHR Expo.

American Ladder Institute Launches 2026 Ladder Safety Training and Citations Survey

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:57:00 -0500

This fifth iteration will build on nearly a decade of data to inform training, outreach, and National Ladder Safety Month.

IWSH Releases 2025 Impact Report Highlighting Global Plumbing Projects Across Four Continents

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:11:00 -0500

The report highlights how targeted plumbing projects helped improve health, safety, and daily life for more than 5,000 individuals across five countries.

SFPE Announces the 2026 SFPE Fire Safety Conference

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:41:00 -0500

Hosted every other year, the conference features three days of content from global experts on current and future trends in fire regulatory systems for performance-based design.

Virginia Tech Helmet Lab Presents Helmet Safety Research at 2026 Safety & Health Conference

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:59:00 -0500

At the 2026 Safety & Health Conference, attendees will have the opportunity to explore groundbreaking research on head protection during Breakout Session 3: Head Protection Research Results.

Three Simple Ways Small Teams Can Apply OSHA Safety Onsite

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Learn how small home service crews can turn OSHA training into everyday habits with checklists, daily huddles, and visual reminders to boost safety, communication, and compliance.

Nominations Open for 2025 MCAA/MILWAUKEE TOOL Safety Professional of the Year Award

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:03:00 -0500

The prestigious award is presented annually to a mechanical industry safety and health professional who has led their company to an exceptionally high degree of safety excellence.

SMACNA Names P1 Construction 2025 Safety Innovator of the Year

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:50:00 -0500

The honor recognizes the company which has demonstrated an innovative safety idea, concept, or best practice that has led to measurable improvement in its safety program or culture.

Promoting Safety Culture and Mental Health Resources at Unified Group Safety Forum

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:41:00 -0500

The Unified Group’s 2025 Safety Forum brought nearly 20 HVAC leaders to Denver to discuss building a strong safety culture, setting clear standards, and promoting mental health.

NFPA and Fire Protection Association New Zealand Sign MoU to Advance Life Safety

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:48:00 -0400

The MoU was signed during the recent FireNZ 2025 Conference in Auckland, where FPANZ marked its 50th anniversary.

Global Handwashing Day 2025 Underscores Power of Soap and Water to Save Lives

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:38:00 -0400

Bradley celebrates the global advocacy event by highlighting the proven health benefits of handwashing.

JRGF Sponsored Research Study with Virginia Tech Produces Groundbreaking Construction Helmet Ratings

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:39:00 -0400

In a major advancement for workplace safety, the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab has unveiled its first-ever ratings system for construction helmets after a two- year research study.

MCAA Safety Leadership Represented at OSHA Alliance Program Forum

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:34:00 -0400

Recently, MCAA Safety and Health Committee Chair Mike Nahas and MCAA Executive Director of Safety, Health, and Risk Management Raffi Elchemmas attended the OSHA Alliance Program Forum held at the United States Department of Labor in Washington, D.C.

Clean Restrooms Drive Loyalty, Repeat Visits, and Revenue

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:10:00 -0400

84% say dirty restrooms hurt a business’s image — 71% reward clean ones with return visits.

A-Gas Announces Participation at CALSAFE, PAFED, and NCAFED 2025

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 12:46:00 -0400

Each of these regional conferences brings fire equipment distributors, life safety professionals, and industry leaders together to share best practices and explore the future of fire protection.

City of Nashville Strengthens Building Safety by Adopting 2024 International Codes

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:58:00 -0400

This adoption helps guarantee the safety, accessibility and efficiency of the Nashville community.

Minimizing Risk of Legionella Should Remain a Top Priority for Facility Managers

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:27:00 -0400

Goodway Technologies shares tips for performing preventative maintenance amid recent NYC outbreak.

Shawmut Strengthens Industry-Leading Safety Culture Through Strategic Well-Being Partnership with Wellness Workdays

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:37:37 -0400

The strategic partnership reinforces Shawmut's holistic approach to employee safety by integrating physical, mental, and emotional health into its renowned safety program.

Iron Workers and Partner Contractors Announce Mental Health Initiative

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:23:02 -0400

The initiative marks a significant step forward in addressing mental health challenges in the construction trades, which have some of the highest suicide rates of any profession.

Labor Department Renews OSHA Consultation with Upper Bucks County Tech School to Advance Young Worker Safety

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:33:57 -0400

Under the renewed five-year agreement, the alliance will develop curricula addressing a range of topics, including hazards in the construction industry.

Carrier Collaborates with American Lung Association to Support Healthy Indoor Environments in Schools

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:40:00 -0400

As part of its commitment to champion healthy indoor environments, Carrier has teamed up with the American Lung Association to support indoor air quality (IAQ) research in schools through the development of a case study on IAQ and its impact on student well-being.

Research Exposes the Dirty Secret of Showerheads, ShowerClear Delivers Industry Solution

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:34:00 -0400

Recent studies reveal that dangerous bacteria, including nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) linked to serious lung infections, are thriving inside the sealed chambers of conventional showerheads where homeowners can't reach them.

Guardians of Life Safety

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Inspections of water-based fire protection systems are a critical yet often overlooked safeguard that ensures sprinklers, standpipes and fire pumps are ready to save lives and property when fire strikes.

State of New York Strengthens Building Safety and Resilience by Adopting 2024 International Codes

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:25:00 -0400

New York has taken an important step to improve the safety, accessibility and resilience of its communities.

Flow Act to Fund Water Line Replacement

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:34:00 -0400

Plastics Pipe Institute has announced its strong support of the Financing Lead Out of Water (FLOW) Act, H.R. 3892.