Backend Category: Safety Excellence Initiative

Showcase Your Company’s 2024 Successes & Apply for the MCAA/CNA Safety Excellence Awards

MCAA and long-time safety partner CNA bring you the prestigious MCAA/CNA Safety Excellence Awards Program. The annual awards honor MCAA member companies’ successful safety programs and innovative safety initiatives because nothing is more important than the health and safety of our workers. Take a moment to celebrate your company’s successes – apply today!

To be eligible to win, a company needs to submit an application by January 20, 2025 describing:

  • Their safety and health program in 2024 and why it believes it deserves the award; and
  • An innovation that helped it achieve a high degree of safety excellence during the year.

Companies will be divided into five categories by number of hours worked, and a winner will be chosen in each category. Each winner will receive national recognition and an attractive glass award for display.

If you have any questions about the program, please contact Raffi Elchemmas.

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MCAA and Partners Launch Industrial Head Protection Study – Your Participation Can Help Save Lives

Workplace head injuries remain a significant concern in the construction industry. To address this, the John R. Gentille Foundation (JRGF), ELECTRI International, the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), and The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC) have partnered with the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab on a study to improve industrial helmet safety. The success of this research depends on industry participation to provide real-world data on workplace head injuries for use in developing test protocols. Help advance helmet technology, reduce the risk of traumatic brain injuries, and make a lasting impact on worker safety. Take the survey today!

Survey Will Provide Valuable Industry Insights

To conduct tests representative of real-world head impacts experienced in an industrial setting, researchers need to learn how industrial workers get injured on a job site. Information such as the injuries incurred, approximate fall height, fall surface, head impact location, and the head impact surface are crucial in reconstructing these scenarios in a laboratory setting. This information is being collected in a short survey that allows individuals to anonymously describe workplace injuries and “near-misses” that will provide us with the data necessary to perform laboratory testing. We ask that you help us by distributing the survey to your workforce to help us collect this information. 

We understand this information is extremely sensitive, and companies or individuals may be reluctant to share their experiences. As such, the entire survey will remain completely confidential and anonymous. No identifiable personal (i.e., name, date, contact information, location) or company information will be collected, and all data will be stored securely at Virginia Tech. Further, Virginia Tech researchers will not know which companies and organizations that JRGF, TAUC, ASCC, and Electri distributed this memo and survey to. JRGF, TAUC, ASCC, and ELECTRI International will not have access to the survey responses. Survey responses will go directly to Virginia Tech, and no data will be shared outside of the researchers involved in the study. 

If you, the company or organization, are willing to share additional information or data about workplace injuries; specifically, accident reports, images, or surveillance video of workplace injuries would be extremely valuable to the research. Any shared report or video would be completely de-identified and treated as highly confidential. If willing, please use this form to submit files. 

Thank you for your consideration and help with this important research that will ultimately reduce traumatic brain injuries and deaths in the workplace. 

Survey Available in English and Spanish

The survey is available in both English and Spanish to reach as many workers as possible. Help advance helmet technology, reduce the risk of traumatic brain injuries, and make a lasting impact on worker safety. Take the survey today!

ENGLISH SURVEY
SPANISH SURVEY

Time Is Running Out: Nominate a Safety Professional as the 2024 MCAA/MILWAUKEE TOOL Safety Professional of the Year

Nominations are due by close of business on December 5, 2024. 

Have you been meaning to nominate someone for the 2024 MCAA/MILWAUKEE TOOL Safety Professional of the Year award? There’s no time like the present! This award is presented annually to a mechanical industry safety and health professional who has led his or her company to achieve an exceptionally high degree of safety excellence. Six individuals have received the award since its inception in 2018. Nominate your pick today and they could be number seven!

To nominate someone from your company, or from another company, please complete the nomination form below and submit it by close of business on December 5, 2024. 

The 2024 MCAA/MILWAUKEE TOOL Safety Professional of the Year award will be presented at the 2025 MCAA | SMACNA | TAUC Safety & Health Conference on January 13, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

The winner will also be invited to the MCAA25 convention in Austin, TX, in March to receive the award onstage during the Awards of Excellence Breakfast. Airfare, lodging, and registration will all be complimentary.

NOMINATION FORM
SAFETY & HEALTH CONFERENCE

Don’t Miss Out: Final Call to Book Your Hotel for the Safety & Health Conference!

Time is running out to secure your spot at the inaugural Safety & Health Conference, taking place January 13-16, 2025, at the stunning Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in critical conversations on mental health, risk management, and dozens of other pivotal topics shaping the future of safety and health.

About the Conference

Brought to you by the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA), and The Association of Union Contractors (TAUC), this premier event promises an unparalleled experience for safety professionals.

Attendees will benefit from:

  • Insightful Presentations on safety leadership, fall protection, machine guarding, and the role of artificial intelligence in safety.
  • Hands-On Learning with top manufacturers and exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge safety technology and innovations.
  • Networking Opportunities with industry leaders and peers in an engaging, family-friendly setting.

Conference Highlights

  • Beach Party Celebration: Kick back and relax at our beach party featuring live music by the Milwaukee Tool Shed Band, sponsored by MILWAUKEE TOOL.
  • Blood Drive: Join us in making a difference during our first-ever blood drive on Tuesday and Wednesday, helping to address the national blood shortage.

This event is not just a conference—it’s a chance to learn, connect, and celebrate with safety professionals from across the country. Act fast—time is limited to secure your spot!

LEARN MORE & REGISTER

Nominate a Safety Professional as the 2024 MCAA/MILWAUKEE TOOL Safety Professional of the Year

Nominations are due by close of business on December 5, 2024. 

Have you been meaning to nominate someone for the 2024 MCAA/MILWAUKEE TOOL Safety Professional of the Year award? There’s no time like the present! This award is presented annually to a mechanical industry safety and health professional who has led his or her company to achieve an exceptionally high degree of safety excellence. Six individuals have received the award since its inception in 2018. Nominate your pick today and they could be number seven!

To nominate someone from your company, or from another company, please complete the nomination form below and submit it by close of business on December 5, 2024. 

The 2024 MCAA/MILWAUKEE TOOL Safety Professional of the Year award will be presented at the 2025 MCAA | SMACNA | TAUC Safety & Health Conference on January 13, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

The winner will also be invited to the MCAA25 convention in Austin, TX, in March to receive the award onstage during the Awards of Excellence Breakfast. Airfare, lodging, and registration will all be complimentary.

NOMINATION FORM
SAFETY & HEALTH CONFERENCE

Celebrate Your Safety Success at the Milwaukee Tool Shed Band Party on the Beach During the 2025 Safety & Health Conference

Step onto the shores of the Atlantic at the 2025 Safety & Health Conference and celebrate with your fellow safety professionals at a beach-themed party featuring the incredible Milwaukee Tool Shed Band. This talented group combines the skills of Milwaukee Tool employees and local artists to deliver an unforgettable performance, showcasing a wide variety of popular hits with outstanding harmonies. Slip on your sandals, bring your appetite, and get ready to relax with your feet in the sand.

This is your chance to connect with over 500 safety professionals, celebrate industry successes, and network in a lively, coastal setting. The 2025 Safety & Health Conference promises to be the event of the year. Registration rates increase after December 2, 2024—secure your spot now and don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience, January 13-16, 2025!

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Final Opportunity to Register with Early Bird Pricing for the 2025 Safety and Health Conference

The early bird registration for the 2025 Safety and Health Conference is closing soon, with rates set to increase to $1,249 once the deadline passes.

The 2025 Safety & Health Conference will unite safety professionals from across the construction industry to address and explore both challenges and emerging opportunities in safety. With the aim of equipping contractors with essential knowledge and tools, this event is designed to help create workplaces that minimize the risk of injury and illness.

Attendees will have access to an array of educational programs focused on enhancing professional skills, featuring industry-leading experts covering key aspects of jobsite safety. Sessions will delve into topics such as emerging technologies, evolving best practices, and actionable insights to improve safety in daily operations. Hands-on workshops will provide a deeper look at innovative safety concepts, offering practical guidance to help attendees integrate these strategies effectively.

New to this year’s lineup are two highly anticipated summits—nearing capacity—offering additional learning opportunities: the Construction Mental Health Summit (pre-conference) and the Construction Risk Management Summit (post-conference).

With over 500 safety professionals expected, the 2025 Safety & Health Conference is on track to sell out. Reserve your spot today to ensure you’re part of this impactful event!

REGISTER TODAY

UA ITF Offers 2025 Safety & Health Conference Grants

The United Association’s (UA) International Training Fund (ITF) is offering $5,600 grants for 35 individuals to attend the 2025 Safety & Health Conference (January 13 – 16, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, FL). Grants are limited to one attendee per local union education fund, and eligibility requirements must be met.

Nominate a Safety Professional as the 2024 MCAA/MILWAUKEE TOOL Safety Professional of the Year

Nominations are due by close of business on December 5, 2024. 

Nominations are open for the 2024 MCAA/MILWAUKEE TOOL Safety Professional of the Year award. This award is presented annually to a mechanical industry safety and health professional who has led his or her company to achieve an exceptionally high degree of safety excellence. Six individuals have received the award since its inception in 2018. Nominate someone today and they could be number seven!

To nominate someone from your company, or from another company, please complete the nomination form below and submit it by close of business on December 5, 2024. 

The 2024 MCAA/MILWAUKEE TOOL Safety Professional of the Year award will be presented at the 2025 MCAA | SMACNA | TAUC Safety & Health Conference on January 13, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

The winner will also be invited to the MCAA25 convention in Austin, TX, in March to receive the award onstage during the Awards of Excellence Breakfast. Airfare, lodging, and registration will all be complimentary.

NOMINATION FORM
SAFETY & HEALTH CONFERENCE

Help Save Lives at the 2025 Safety & Health Conference Blood Drive!

January 13-16, 2025  |  Fort Lauderdale, FL 
Register now to receive early bird pricing! 

As we gather for the inaugural Safety & Health Conference this year, we’re called to take action for a critical cause—the national blood shortage. Earlier this year, the American Red Cross declared a national emergency, underscoring the urgent need for donations. Blood supplies across the country are at dangerously low levels, and every donation counts in helping hospitals and emergency centers provide life-saving care.

We’re teaming up with OneBlood to host a blood drive on-site, offering you a chance to make a tangible difference. Please set aside some time on Tuesday or Wednesday at the 2025 Safety & Health Conference to visit the mobile blood donation truck at the front of the hotel. Your donation could help save a life—and as a token of appreciation, every donor will receive a special gift from OneBlood.

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact while attending the conference. Together, we can help combat this shortage and contribute to a healthier future for our communities.

Let’s show the strength of our construction industry by stepping up and donating! 💪🩸 Find a time that works with your schedule and sign up today!

SIGN UP FOR BLOOD DRIVE

The 2025 Safety & Health Conference will take place from January 13-16, 2025, at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach, a family-friendly, oceanside resort in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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NEW MCAA Video Highlights Health Hazards in Mechanical Construction

When they hear “construction safety and health,” many people think of physical safety or acute injuries that happen suddenly, like falls, cuts, punctures, lacerations, or struck-by injuries. Some serious health hazards are less obvious. These hazards can affect hearing, breathing, the ability to move—your overall health. The effects of these health hazards can take time to develop. By the time you realize there’s a problem, the damage done can be a real inconvenience…or, in some cases, lead to lifelong issues.

MCAA’s new Health Hazards in Mechanical Construction video provides tips for protecting your health in four main areas:

  • Physical
  • Chemical
  • Biological
  • Ergonomic

The video is available in both English and Spanish, part of MCAA’s commitment to adding Spanish-language safety resources to help ensure the safety of all of our industry’s workers.

For additional safety and health videos and a list of all 700+ mechanical industry safety and health resources available from MCAA, click here.

If you have questions, please contact Raffi Elchemmas, MCAA’s Executive Director of Safety, Health, and Risk Management.

2025 Safety and Health Conference to Spotlight Mental Health and Risk Management with Inaugural Summits

January 13-16, 2025  |  Fort Lauderdale, FL 
Register now to receive early bird pricing! 

Two of the most pressing topics in the realm of safety and health will take center stage at the 2025 Safety and Health Conference. Attendees will gain valuable insights from subject matter experts during two groundbreaking summits: the Construction Mental Health Summit and the Construction Risk Management Summit.

Construction Mental Health Summit
Monday, January 13, 2025  | Sponsored by Procore  | $299

Mental health in construction is critical, and during this half-day workshop, industry experts Josh Rizzo and Justin Azbill will lead an interactive session designed to empower leaders with compassion, courage, and connection. Participants will explore strategies for improving mental well-being both personally and professionally, focusing on vulnerability and leadership with heart.

Construction Risk Management Summit
Thursday, January 16, 2025  | Sponsored by CNA | $299

This first-ever summit will bring senior safety and health professionals together for an in-depth discussion on construction risk management. With a focus on auto, workers’ compensation, rework, prequalification, and the economic impact of workplace injuries, experts from EHS, contractor safety, and the insurance sectors will offer practical insights that can elevate risk management strategies across the industry. 

The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA), and The Association of Union Contractors (TAUC) are pleased to bring you the inaugural Safety & Health Conference. This event will take place from January 13-16, 2025, at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach, a family-friendly, oceanside resort in Fort Lauderdale, FL.  

This premier event will feature a wide range of presentations covering topics from safety leadership and fall protection to machine guarding and the role of artificial intelligence in safety. Attendees will also get hands-on learning experiences from top manufacturers and exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge technology and innovations in safety equipment and software.

A special highlight will be the party on the beach celebration, where participants can unwind and enjoy live music by the Milwaukee Tool Shed Band, sponsored by MILWAUKEE TOOL. Plus, in response to the national blood shortage, we are hosting our first-ever blood drive on Tuesday and Wednesday, offering attendees the chance to give back during this critical time.

With an expected attendance of over 500 safety professionals, the 2025 Safety & Health Conference promises to be a sold-out event. Don’t miss your opportunity to join! Register now to secure early bird pricing.

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MCAA CEO Tim Brink Represents the Construction Industry at White House Event

On Tuesday, October 8th, 2024, MCAA CEO Tim Brink joined the White House Domestic Policy Council (DPC) and White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) for the first White House Challenge to Save Lives from Overdose Event. The event celebrated nearly 250 commitments from stakeholders across all sectors to help expand access to lifesaving opioid overdose reversal medication and reduce preventable drug overdose deaths.

“With education and awareness, we can empower people to take action and save a life.”
– Timothy J. Brink, MCAA CEO

Tim was introduced by Rahul Gupta, Director of the ONDCP. In his role representing the construction industry, Tim highlighted the importance of this crucial initiative and how important normalizing this issue is. “Reaching other trades facing substance use and overdose requires a collaborative and inclusive approach. We haven’t completely figured this out, and we all need to learn from each other. Through our Alliance with NECA, SMACNA, and TAUC, we have top-down support for this challenge, but it also requires equal support from the bottom up and everywhere in between,” Tim said.

He also highlighted MCAA’s approach to recognizing drug abuse, misuse, and addiction’s relationship with a person’s mental health, and emphasized MCAA’s award-winning mental health awareness and suicide prevention video, and our new joint Construction Mental Health Summit with SMACNA and TAUC at the 2025 Safety and Health Conference.

MCAA’s leadership in construction safety and health started 25 years ago under the guidance of longtime industry expert Pete Chaney. Over the last 25 years, MCAA has been able to attribute a decrease of about a half a million injuries, a savings to contractors of tens of billions of dollars, to these efforts, which included creating and distributing over 700 safety and health resources in multiple languages.

“The crisis often begins with the first major injury, leading to the initial prescription for pain relief. It continues on the jobsite due to the pressures of the current work environment, such as the necessity for speed to market and the fact that if you don’t work, you don’t get paid. This all contributes to the need to work through pain and the continued use of opioids,” said Brink.

MCAA supports the White House’s position encouraging employers to:

  • Train employees on how and when to use an opioid overdose reversal medications.
  • Keep opioid reversal medications in their first aid kits, both on jobsites and in offices.
  • Provide opioid overdose reversal medications to trained employees.

Learn More

If you have questions about this or other safety-related topics, please contact Raffi Elchemmas, MCAA’s Executive Director of Safety, Health, and Risk Management.

MCAA & NFPA Are Empowering Electrical Safety for Mechanical Service with New Training & Education

MCAA has joined forces with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to offer resources and tools customized and curated to specifically address and mitigate risks related to electrical safety posed to MCAA members, including physical, compliance and financial risks. Crafted by NFPA’s trusted subject matter experts, this content will provide actionable information and strategies to help you and your team keep pace with the ever-changing regulatory environment, identify potential hazards and shortfalls, and markedly improve safety for your employees, customers, and their workplaces and communities.

Depending on your needs and goals, we offer different levels of educational programs from introductory to more in-depth and on-going programming—and it’s all at a discounted rate.

See the brochure for offerings and discounts, then request more information at nfpa.org/mcaa-nfpa.

If you have questions that aren’t addressed here, please contact Raffi Elchemmas.

Learn to Make Your Construction or Service Team a Dream Team at the Safety & Health Conference

January 13-16, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale, FL
Register now to receive early bird pricing!

Safety and Health can be exciting on its own, but at the 2025 Safety & Health Conference, 6x NBA Champion Scottie Pippen will take it to the next level. In this uplifting presentation, Scottie Pippen discusses the importance of embracing the fundamentals, supporting, and encouraging those around him, and doing whatever it took for his team to succeed. Let Scottie Pippen show you how to make your construction or service team a dream team. Register now to receive early bird pricing!

One of basketball’s most talented, versatile and successful players, Scottie Pippen’s improbable journey to the NBA landed him in Chicago, where he and Michael Jordan teamed up to lead of one of the game’s greatest dynasties. Scottie was beloved by his teammates and when you listen to him speak, you’ll understand why—his candidness, charisma, humor and wit provide audiences with memories they’ll never forget. 

The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA), and The Association of Union Contractors (TAUC) are pleased to bring you the inaugural Safety & Health Conference. This event will take place from January 13-16, 2025, at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach, a family-friendly, oceanside resort in Fort Lauderdale, FL. 

This new conference will feature dozens of presenters on topics from safety leadership to fall protection, and Machine guarding to artificial intelligence in safety. Attendees will also have a chance to celebrate safety excellence at our party on the beach with live music featuring the Milwaukee Tool Shed Band, sponsored by MILWAUKEE TOOL. 

Due to the national shortage of blood, we are excited to host our first-ever blood drive during the conference, where attendees can pick a time on Tuesday or Wednesday to help with this national emergency. 

New this year, we are kicking off two highly requested summits:

  • Construction Mental Health Summit ($299) on Monday, January 13, 2025
    Sponsored by Procore
    A half day workshop that will focus on the importance of understanding and leading through vulnerability, courage, connection, and compassion. There are many things we can do to take care of ourselves at a deeper level as well as take care of those we lead at a deeper level. Participants will join in this interactive experience to discuss the importance of courage, connection, and compassion in our personal and professional values.
  • Construction Risk Management Summit ($299) on Thursday, January 16, 2025
    Sponsored by CNA
    A half day workshop designed to push the limits for senior safety and health professionals or those with risk management responsibilities. This summit will focus on key topics in construction risk management including auto, workers comp, rework, prequalification, and an overview of the economics of an injury. You will hear from senior EHS leaders, contractor safety professionals, and directly from the insurance industry. This inaugural summit will leave you more knowledgeable about insurance and risk management in construction. 

In addition to four days of education and training, attendees will have two days to learn from leading manufacturers and exhibitors about new technologies, software, and products at our conference exhibit. 

We anticipate over 500 safety professionals and a sold-out conference.

REGISTER NOW TO JOIN US

January 13-16, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale, FL
Register now to receive early bird pricing!

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New Lone Worker Safety Model Program Introduced at MSCA24

Lone workers are the focus of a new model safety program introduced by MCAA Chair Renee Fiorelli at MSCA24. The Lone Worker Safety Model Program helps contractors identify risks and hazards and ensure adequate systems are in place to protect those who work by themselves where assistance is not readily available when needed, or who do not have the benefit of interactions with others.

MSCA contractors around the country have started to implement dedicated lone worker safety programs to help increase productivity and improve the safety and health of the workers they serve. The new Lone Worker Safety Model Program facilitates this process by helping contractors to identify risks and hazards while at the same time ensuring adequate systems are in place to protect these workers’ health and safety. It can be easily tailored to meet each company’s specific needs, and highlights these areas and more:

  • Risk assessment
  • Risk mitigation
  • Responsibilities
  • Monitoring systems
  • Lone worker safety assessment

“Workers deserve a safe working environment, and contractors require that workers perform work safely. This program helps them both,” said Raffi Elchemmas, Executive Director of Safety, Health, and Risk Management for MCAA/MSCA.

DOWNLOAD THE MODEL PROGRAM

If you have questions, please contact Raffi Elchemmas.

Explore the the full range of resources for mechanical service contractors, including resources that are also of interest to mechanical construction and plumbing contractors, using the blue Find A Resource bar on our website or browse our collection of 700+ safety and health resources.

MCAA Expands Head Protection Efforts with Hard Hats to Helmets (H2H) Support

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are responsible for 25% of all construction fatalities, and many life-altering injuries. That’s why MCAA’s Safety & Health Initiative is supporting the efforts of Hard Hats to Helmets (H2H), a group that is addressing TBIs in construction by advocating for the conversion from hard hats to safety helmets.

H2H is a home for information, communication, and awareness of the benefits of providing construction workers with the most effective head protection available. The H2H website highlights the benefits of transitioning from hard hats to helmets and provides technical and regulatory information, creating an efficient landing spot for contractors to review helmet manufacturer information and share success stories.

MCAA’s Head Protection Video, which demonstrates the impact of objects dropped from 30′ both with and without head protection, was recently highlighted on the H2H site. MCAA members can view and download the video in both English and Spanish.

The H2H support is MCAA’s latest effort to improve head protection in our industry. Earlier this year, MCAA announced a multi-year partnership with the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab to develop the first ratings system for safety helmets. By supporting research that delivers objective data, MCAA is providing another tool to simplify member decision-making when discussing converting form hard hats to helmets.

VISIT THE H2H WEBSITE

Note: Hard Hats to Helmets (H2H) should not be confused with Helmets to Hardhats, which connects veterans with careers. Aside from having similar names, the two are unrelated.

You’re Invited to the Biggest Construction Safety Event of the Year

Early bird pricing ends on December 2, 2024

The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA), and The Association of Union Contractors (TAUC) are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the inaugural Safety & Health Conference. This event will take place from January 13-16, 2025, at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach, a family-friendly, oceanside resort in Fort Lauderdale, FL. 

This new conference will feature dozens of presenters on topics from safety leadership to fall protection, and Machine guarding to artificial intelligence in safety. Attendees will also have a chance to hear from 6x NBA Champion Scottie Pippen and celebrate safety excellence at our party on the beach with live music featuring the Milwaukee Tool Shed Band, sponsored by MILWAUKEE TOOL. 

Due to the national shortage of blood, we are excited to host our first-ever blood drive during the conference, where attendees can pick a time on Tuesday or Wednesday to help with this national emergency. 

New this year, we are kicking off two highly requested summits:

  • Construction Mental Health Summit ($299) on Monday, January 13, 2025
    Sponsored by Procore
    A half day workshop that will focus on the importance of understanding and leading through vulnerability, courage, connection, and compassion. There are many things we can do to take care of ourselves at a deeper level as well as take care of those we lead at a deeper level. Participants will join in this interactive experience to discuss the importance of courage, connection, and compassion in our personal and professional values.
  • Construction Risk Management Summit ($299) on Thursday, January 16, 2025
    Sponsored by CNA
    A half day workshop designed to push the limits for senior safety and health professionals or those with risk management responsibilities. This summit will focus on key topics in construction risk management including auto, workers comp, rework, prequalification, and an overview of the economics of an injury. You will hear from senior EHS leaders, contractor safety professionals, and directly from the insurance industry. This inaugural summit will leave you more knowledgeable about insurance and risk management in construction. 

In addition to four days of education and training, attendees will have two days to learn from leading manufacturers and exhibitors about new technologies, software, and products at our conference exhibit. 

We anticipate over 500 safety professionals and a sold-out conference.

LEARN MORE & REGISTER

MCAA Partners with SMACNA & TAUC for the Biggest Construction Safety Event of the Year

The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA), and The Association of Union Contractors (TAUC) are thrilled to announce the inaugural Safety & Health Conference scheduled for January 13-16, 2025, at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach in Fort Lauderdale, FL., poised to be the biggest construction safety event of the year. 

Sponsored by MILWAUKEE TOOL, the 2025 Safety & Health Conference will bring together safety professionals from across the construction industry to collaborate and explore the challenges and opportunities within our field. It is imperative that contractors are equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to create safe workplaces where the risk of injury and illness is minimized. 

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a range of educational programs designed to enhance their professional skills. Subject Matter Experts will cover various aspects of jobsite safety, including discussions on emerging technologies and evolving best practices that can be implemented in their operations. Hands-on workshops will also be available, allowing experts to delve into new safety & health concepts in detail and provide practical guidance to help attendees better understand these innovative ideas. 

For the first time ever, two new summits will also be offered, a pre-conference Construction Mental Health Summit and a post-conference Construction Risk Management Summit. 

Registration for the conference will open in September 2024. Mark your calendars to ensure you don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to learn about the latest developments in the safety industry! 

For those interested in exhibiting at the 2025 Safety & Health Conference, please reach out to Alex Kopp. 

MCAA Shares Mental Health Resources In Honor of Construction Suicide Prevention Week

Construction continues to be a hard and high-stress profession with one of the highest rates of death by suicide of all industries in the United States. In honor of Construction Suicide Prevention Week from September 9-13 and National Suicide Prevention Month this month, MCAA is highlighting resources and training to help you to start or continue the conversation with your teams.

Available resources include:

  • MCAA’s award-winning Mental Health Awareness & Suicide Prevention Video highlights the success story of an industry veteran, with appearances from MCAA president Robert Beck, the UA’s Jen Massey, industry expert Dr. Sally Spencer Thomas, and MCAA member Ricky Reams. English and Spanish versions are available to MCAA members via mcaa.org. The public video, available to all, can be found at YouTube.com/@MCAAmerica or directly here in English or Spanish.
  • Over the last year, MCAA has partnered with the UA, NECA, SMACNA, and TAUC to distribute over 150k 988 awareness hard hat stickers and chips highlighting the 988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Both items include the UA and MCAA logos.
    • MCAA members can order stickers here. To order chips, contact Lindsay Korpiniski at orderdesk@unionproud.com and reference the MCAA and UA 988 Chips. Both manufacturers employ union labor, and the chips and stickers carry the union label. Those with questions can contact Raffi Elchemmas (raffi@mcaa.org).
    • UA members can order right from the UA’s webstore. Those with questions can reach out to Nicole Jeup (nicolej@uanet.org).
  • The UA/MCAA Mental Health Toolbox Talks are easy to reference, quick to use, and a great way to start or continue the conversation on mental health awareness and suicide prevention in construction at your company. They are available in English and Spanish.
  • COMING SOON: MCAA’s newest education opportunity, the Construction Mental Health Summit will take place January 13th, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, FL, in conjunction with the MCAA/TAUC/SMACNA Safety and Health Conference. Developed in partnership with the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP), the half-day Construction Mental Health Summit will focus on the importance of understanding and leading through vulnerability, courage, connection, and compassion. Participants will join in this interactive experience to discuss the importance of courage, connection, and compassion in our personal and professional values. There are many things we can do to take care of ourselves at a deeper level as well as take care of those we lead at a deeper level. Additional information and registration will be available in the coming months at mcaa.org.
  • MCAA members are invited to attend a Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry webinar put on by CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), CIASP, and the Laborers’ Health & Safety Fund of North America (LSHFNA). The webinar will be held September 5 at 2:00 PM ET. Learn more and register here.

With these resources, we hope that your teams will spend time discussing this important industry issue. By learning how to support one another, they just may save a life.

If you have questions, please contact Raffi Elchemmas, MCAA’s Executive Director of Safety, Health, and Risk Management.