Excavations
Almost every month somewhere in the news you can read about a worker being injured or killed when a trench they were working in collapses. These injuries and fatalities are preventable with planning...
View ArticleOdorless Refrigerants
A technician not employed by Hill was on a project to change a compressor shaft seal and suffered from what is believed to be the effects of inhaling an odorless refrigerant, R408A. The incident...
View ArticlePowder Actuated Tools
With the exception of Fire Protection and limited use in Sheet Metal, powder actuated tools are not often used at Hill. It is critical that all users and those affected by powder actuated tools know...
View ArticleCompressed Gas Cylinders
With the exception of our trades using them, many don’t notice compressed gas cylinders after being on site for a while. If not handled, stored and protected properly they may become unguided missiles...
View ArticleFall Protection
We all know falls account for the majority of injuries and fatalities in the construction industry. Despite what we are going to address below, think about your risk and the risks others take. Despite...
View ArticleRoutes of Entry
Take a hard look at your SDS for products being used on your jobs and at home. Protect yourselves from the hazards associated with them. Administrative and engineering controls, along with proper PPE,...
View ArticleAsbestos
Asbestos is a naturally occurring microscopic fiber that can stay in the air for hours or even days. Once you inhale the fibers, they may damage your lungs and may cause forms of cancer. There is no...
View ArticleWorking Alone
Working alone is common at Hill. Whether it be in Service, SPG, Hill Fire, Aero Building Solutions or our Drivers, we often find ourselves working alone. The downside to working alone is that, if an...
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Hill Mechanical Corporation Wins 2023 SMACNA Safety Innovation Award
Franklin Park, Illinois-based contractor recognized for their ongoing commitment to building a robust safety culture that can serve as a model for the rest of the industry. September 13, 2023 Hill...
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The Hill Group Earns Top MCAA/CNA Safety Award
May 22, 2023 The Hill Group was recently recognized as the MCAA/CNA Safety Excellence Awards winner for 2022 in Size Category 5, 1,000,000+ Work Hours. The Hill Group’s robust safety culture represents...
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