No more 'pink it and shrink it' Women are put at risk of falling, being injured, or getting caught in machinery due to the ill-fitting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Jane Henry August 31, 2018 Poor-fitting workwear poses a danger to women in the trades.Read More
Julius Ballanco: Preventing scalding during water heater replacement Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD July 26, 2018 Thermostatic mixing valves and common sense can help prevent injury and litigation.Read More
Jen Anesi-Brombach: Improving safety during National Safety Month Jen Anesi-Brombach June 14, 2018 June is National Safety Month – are you prepared?Read More
Merry Beth Hall: Respecting and protecting tradeswomen Merry Beth Hall March 30, 2018 We must protect the women currently in our workplaces and attract more women to the industry.Read More
American Ladder Institute promotes ladder safety in March The organization is offering free safety resources during National Ladder Safety Month March 13, 2018 Tradespeople are encouraged to take advantage of ALI's free resources on ladder safety.Read More
The hazards of hoarding to tradespeople What is hoarding? Megan Phillips January 8, 2018 Here’s what you need to know to stay safe in hoarding situations.Read More
Integrated Facility Services receives 3 safety awards IFS is the sixth largest mechanical contractor in the St. Louis region August 3, 2017 Integrated Facility Services (IFS) recently received three safety awards from leading construction industry organizations.Read More
Your friend in OSHA Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD June 28, 2017 Emergency plumbing fixtures help save life, limb and eyesight.Read More
President Obama proclaims May as National Building Safety Month May 3, 2016 Proclamation recognizes importance of dedicated professionals nationwide who keep buildings safe and help maintain a resilient, energy-efficient infrastructure.Read More
Safety First: Protective Equipment for Plumbing Contractors Gear up to protect yourself on the job Allison Deerr February 15, 2016 There are more dangerous trades — firefighting and coal mining come to mind — but plumbing presents a long list of potential hazards.Read More