Dale Clark joins ITI as OSHA specialist
Second-generation union sheet metal worker Dale Clark began work on Jan. 1 as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) specialist, a new position created to oversee health and safety…
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SMOHIT honors professionals aiming to make the industry safe for apprentices, journeymen
Safety isn’t a second thought in the unionized sheet metal and air conditioning industry – it has to be a way of life, or death could be a consequence. SMOHIT…
Read More Sheet metal industry recognizes its own with national safety awards
Six award recipients hail from St. Louis, San Diego, Reno, Wisconsin and Virginia FAIRFAX, Va. – Safety in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry is an important concern, and the…
Read More Sheet metal industry recognizes its own with national safety awards
Six award recipients hail from St. Louis, San Diego, Reno and Wisconsin FAIRFAX, Va. – Safety in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry is an important concern, and the…
Read More Course teaches sheet metal workers skills to work at mine job sites
Safety training can lead to additional work above the surface of nation’s mines ALEXANDRIA, Va. – When sheet metal workers think of their industry, the idea of working on a…
Read More Indiana sheet metal contractors, local union partner for safety
Safety curriculum goes beyond OSHA standards, creates marketable work force ALEXANDRIA, Va. – In 1989, Bob Hostinsky fell 19 feet from faulty scaffolding and broke his knee, jaw and arm,…
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Fire life safety inspections, services means success for contractor
Indiana’s Mechanical Test and Balance has earned $200k since start of 2010 ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The economy in recent years has been less than desirable, to say the least, and…
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New lab gives sheet metal apprentices on-site training indoors
Controlled environment allows for additional safety training, conditioning ALEXANDRIA, Va. – One of the secrets to success in any new career is on-the-job training. At Sheet Metal Workers Local #105…
Read More Secretary of Labor appoints union sheet metal administrator to committee
Batykefer represents employees, industry for first-ever sheet metal appointment ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Gary Batykefer, administrative director for the Sheet Metal Occupational Health Trust (SMOHIT), was one of eight new members…
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