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Friday, August 03, 2007
Twenty Top Safety Hazards DVD
The following summarizes a press release from the Mechanical Contractors Association of America, Inc. (MCAA)
As part of its commitment to safety excellence, the Mechanical Contractors Association of America, Inc. (MCAA) has created a DVD titled "Twenty Top Hazards: Recognition & Protection." The DVD provides worker training in the identification of 20 of the most common injury causing hazards in mechanical construction, including how workers should protect themselves from these hazards while performing their jobs.
In approximately 14 minutes, the DVD discusses these top industry safety hazards:
• Materials Handling
• Exposed Body Parts
• Struck-By Hazards
• Eye Hazards
• Sharp Objects
• Slips & Trips
• Exposed Floor Holes
• Ladders
• Aerial Lifts
• Perimeter Protection
• Falls
• Tool Guards
• Damaged Rigging
• Electrical Hazards
• Power Cords
• Welding Leads
• Welding Arcs
• Excavations
• Hazardous Materials
• Confined Spaces
MCAA members will receive a free copy of the DVD as a benefit of membership. Additional copies are available for purchase for $65 (member) or $195 (non-member), plus shipping. To order, visit www.mcaa.org or call 301-990-2200.
The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) serves the needs of approximately 2,300 firms involved in heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, piping, and mechanical service. They provide educational materials and programs to membersattain the highest level of managerial and technical expertise. MCAA includes the Mechanical Service Contractors of America, the Plumbing Contractors of America, the Manufacturer/Supplier Council, the Mechanical Contracting Education and Research Foundation and the National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau.
As part of its commitment to safety excellence, the Mechanical Contractors Association of America, Inc. (MCAA) has created a DVD titled "Twenty Top Hazards: Recognition & Protection." The DVD provides worker training in the identification of 20 of the most common injury causing hazards in mechanical construction, including how workers should protect themselves from these hazards while performing their jobs.
In approximately 14 minutes, the DVD discusses these top industry safety hazards:
• Materials Handling
• Exposed Body Parts
• Struck-By Hazards
• Eye Hazards
• Sharp Objects
• Slips & Trips
• Exposed Floor Holes
• Ladders
• Aerial Lifts
• Perimeter Protection
• Falls
• Tool Guards
• Damaged Rigging
• Electrical Hazards
• Power Cords
• Welding Leads
• Welding Arcs
• Excavations
• Hazardous Materials
• Confined Spaces
MCAA members will receive a free copy of the DVD as a benefit of membership. Additional copies are available for purchase for $65 (member) or $195 (non-member), plus shipping. To order, visit www.mcaa.org or call 301-990-2200.
The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) serves the needs of approximately 2,300 firms involved in heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, piping, and mechanical service. They provide educational materials and programs to membersattain the highest level of managerial and technical expertise. MCAA includes the Mechanical Service Contractors of America, the Plumbing Contractors of America, the Manufacturer/Supplier Council, the Mechanical Contracting Education and Research Foundation and the National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau.
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