Safety

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What does dehydration and technician behavior have in common? Keep reading.

The North American monsoon is a weather pattern characterized by a significant increase in thunderstorms and rainfall across large areas of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Typically occurring between June and mid-September, this seasonal change in atmospheric circulation is driven by the intense summer heat over the continental land mass. Read more on what to expect in this blog.

During the summer months, technicians often find themselves working in sweltering attics, where temperatures can exceed 140°F and even reach 170°F. These extreme conditions can lead to dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, or even heat stroke, which is considered a medical emergency. Learn more in this blog.

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30 and includes the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico. Learn more about how to prepare for the unexpected.

Week five (May 29-31) is Solving Challenges Together, which addresses some of the issues that we face as a global community, including extreme weather events and water scarcity. Read more in this blog.

Week four (May 22-28) is Advocate for Your Community, which highlights tips and tools to help advocate for building safety in your community. Read more in this blog.

May is Asthma Awareness Month. One of the triggers of asthma is workplace-related causes. Read this blog to learn more about asthma and what you can do to raise awareness.

Week three (May 15-21) is Prepare Your Community, which focuses on how building codes help to protect us against flooding, earthquakes, hurricanes, and wildfire events. Read more in this blog.

It’s Building Safety Month, and the ICC has put together a campaign to raise awareness around aspects of building safety. Read about week 2 in this blog.

The 43rd Building Safety Month begins in May, and the ICC has put together a campaign to raise awareness around aspects of building safety. Read more in this blog.

This week is the 10th Annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction. Read more about this Fall Prevention event in this blog.

The 43rd Building Safety Month begins in May, and the IIC has put together a campaign to raise awareness around aspects of building safety. Read more in this blog.

Join Don Gillis of The Chemours Company as he discusses frequent refrigerant regulation changes. Register for a free webinar and read more in this blog.

Federated Insurance invites you to take a brief fire safety survey to ensure your building is prepared. Read more about fire safety in this blog.

While day-to-day work life is typically safe, taking some time to step back and assess workplace safety is necessary to avoid unwanted injuries. Check out this blog for an Annual Safety Checkup list.

In the modern age, cyber-attacks are a frightening way of theft. Learn about the steps you can take to ensure your safety from cyber attacks at this blog.

A faulty electrical cord could end up causing millions of dollars of damage. Read how to keep your facility safe with regular maintenance at this blog.

ACCA Corporate Partner Federated Insurance is hosting risk management training on November 7-9. Read this article to learn more, and reserve your spot now.

There are various ways for your credit card information to get stolen. Stay informed and protected from credit card fraud with this blog.