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Marijuana’s Legal Landscape | ACHR News

22 days ago 20

When it comes to the nation’s marijuana laws, according to attorney Tray Batcher, one constant is that they’re always changing. “The laws are evolving all the time, right?” Batcher recently said to a group of HVACR contractors. “This is a field...

Detect and Protect: Everything Techs Need to Know About RDSs

December 16, 2024 42

✕ Per the AIM Act, starting January 1, 2025, most new comfort cooling systems are required to use lower-GWP refrigerants like R-32 or R-454B, which are classified as mildly flammable (A2L). Due to this flammability level, safety features...

Using A2Ls in Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

December 7, 2024 36

✕ A big change is coming to the air conditioning and refrigeration industry. The commonly used synthetic refrigerants known as HFCs are being phased down by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) due to their heat-trapping effects, which...

Understanding OSHA’s National Emphasis Program on Falls: What You Need to Know

November 10, 2024 67

Falls are one of the leading causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths, particularly in the construction industry. In response to this ongoing hazard, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) created a National Emphasis...

Sheet Metal Health Institute Names New Program Administrator

October 27, 2024 64

The Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust (SMOHIT), a leading organization dedicated to the health and safety of unionized sheet metal workers, has appointed Jeff Bradley as its new program administrator. Bradley, who most recently...

A2L Flammability Levels | ACHR News

October 5, 2024 65

Kyle Gargaro is Editorial Director & Associate Publisher of The ACHR NEWS. He can be reached at 248-244-1720 or [email protected]. Gargaro has been with The ACHR NEWS since 2004, first as Legislation Editor, then Managing Editor, and...

HVAC Q&A Episode 3: What Contractors Need To Know About RDS Field Installs

October 3, 2024 90

Since A2L refrigerants are designated as mildly flammable, safety features like refrigerant detection systems (RDSs) are being incorporated into new residential/light commercial ducted split systems that contain more than 4 pounds of A2L...

Effectively Navigating Red Tag Second Opinions on Furnaces

October 2, 2024 63

There are two types of calls where a contractor could find themselves knee deep in one of the most divisive topics in the HVACR industry — red-tagging a gas furnace. The first is during a routine maintenance/service call for those already...

The Unsung Heroes of Safety and Health: The Vital Role of Supervisors

September 28, 2024 64

In the dynamic and often hazardous world of construction and renovation, occupational safety and health is a paramount concern. Work in the sheet metal and HVAC trade includes working around potential risks at every turn. In such an environment...

BE4ALL Safety Sponsorship Program Wins DEI Award

September 17, 2024 70

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) has been recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The organization received the 2024 National Safety Council’s...

Furnace Red Tag Second Opinions

September 15, 2024 77

One of the most divisive topics in our industry is red-tagging a gas furnace. There are usually two types of calls where you could find yourself in this situation. The first is during a routine maintenance or service call for existing customers...

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