Executive Orders and OSHA
On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced that business owners with 100 or more people on payroll will have to […]
Safety
A Recipe for Disaster — Chemical Hazards in the Workplace
Take a minute to evaluate your workplace for chemicals that you use on a regular basis. Even if you use chemicals for your job frequently, […]
Keeping Up With Extreme Heat
Recently, members of the House’s Science, Space, and Technology Committee were joined by four witnesses from varying backgrounds for a […]
Keeping an Eye Out for Fire Hazards
A workplace fire can be devastating. A fire can destroy property and equipment, but most importantly it can result serious […]
Working In Heat
After a long, gray winter, the sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the mercury is rising — and rising, and rising. For […]
Evaluate Your Mental State Behind the Wheel
At times, our thoughts can feel like they’re racing faster than the traffic around us while we’re on the road […]
Carbon Monoxide (CO) – Part 2
How much air is required for complete combustion? Every cubic foot of natural gas requires 10 cubic feet of air […]
Don’t Fall Victim to Ladder Accidents
Ladders are so commonly used by contractors that it is easy to forget the danger they pose. But falls from […]
Free Safety Resources from Federated
Since safety is such a critical part of a successful business, ACCA Corporate Partner, Federated Insurance, offers members free safety […]
How to Ensure the Safety of Your Employees
As a contractor, creating a safe and healthy workplace by establishing safety programs is one of the most important and […]
What’s In Your Forecast?
IT’S EASY to just jump into a vehicle and head toward a destination on a sunny, calm day. But we’re […]
Find Fire Before Fire Finds You
A pile of oily rags; an old power strip; a cigarette discarded in the wrong spot — fire risks can […]
Mobile Device Distraction Is Not Just a Road Problem
Whether on an active construction site, in a fast-paced shop, or in any situation where several activities are taking place […]
Dehydration Reality for Technicians
What does dehydration and technician behavior have in common? Keep reading. Enduring the rigors of hostile work environments, such as […]
How to Maintain Operations During a Pandemic
Source: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) As an employer, you have an important role in protecting employee health and […]
What Causes Accidents?
Would you call yourself or someone you know “accident prone?” While the whole notion of being naturally susceptible to mishaps […]
What Driving Without a Seat Belt Says about Your Drivers
Most people wouldn’t consider walking alone down a dark alley at night when there is a well-lit and busy sidewalk […]
What Will An Accident Cost You?
Hurrying through a job doesn’t always pay off. Kevin figured he could complete a service job he had started the day before and still get to the […]
Back At The Forefront
Despite the fact that you can’t see it without a mirror, your back is a substantial portion of your body. […]
ACCA Members Contribute Significant Number of Mercury Containing Thermostats to TRC Recycling Efforts Thermostat Recycling Corp. Applauds ACCA Members’ Exceptional Effort
A recent review by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) shows that its members are some of the nation’s […]
