OSHA - Page 1 | Plumbing & Mechanical

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Contractor's Corner | Dave Yates

Death waits for no one: A lesson in confined spaces

October 7, 2025

We didn't fully grasp the dangers since no one was OSHA certified or required to comply. It wasn't until one employee reported feeling faint while testing backflow preventers in a large underground pit that I recognized the risks. My right-hand man, also the Deputy Chief of the local hazmat team, had expertise in air quality testing.

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Guard on Compliance | Misty Guard

OSHA penalty increases for 2025

Be at the forefront of a safety culture to protect employees and abide by regulations.

Misty Guard

March 10, 2025

As 2025 approaches, the U.S. Department of Labor prepares to unveil its annual inflation adjustments to civil monetary penalties. This year's updates will significantly affect OSHA penalties in the plumbing and mechanical industries. Stay informed about the key changes that could impact your business.

Manhattan Mechanical achieves three-year, zero OSHA-recordable record

March 16, 2022

Manhattan Mechanical Services marks two-year, zero OSHA-recordable record

April 30, 2021

At the April 21 safety event, a team of Manhattan Mechanical craftsmen gathered for the luncheon to celebrate the company’s accomplishment.

ASA Webinar: What to do when OSHA shows up on your doorstep

November 5, 2020

The American Supply Association Safety Committee presents this webinar related to everything you always wanted to know about OSHA, including enforcements, inspections and new initiatives.

New platform takes headache out of COVID-19 screening

CertiClear helps contractors manage liability risks in states with mandated employee health checks.

Nicole Krawcke

October 12, 2020

Dave Squires is no stranger to the challenges of running a plumbing contracting business.

Nicole Krawcke: CYA in the age of coronavirus

Cover your ass-ets.

Nicole Krawcke

September 30, 2020

PHVAC business owners know running a service company is not easy.

ASA Safety Committee to host free COVID-19 Safety in the Workplace webinar

April 2, 2020

The webinar presenters will cover the general guidelines provided by OSHA on preparing for COVID-19 in the workplace, actual practices that have been put in place at distribution locations and lessons learns, as well as what to do when you have an employee showing symptoms or testing positive for COVID-19.