Justin Crandol Interviewed in ACHR News

SMACNA’s Safety Director discussed the documented 10 percent decline in workforce fatalities in the HVAC and plumbing industries.

Justin Crandol, SMACNA Safety Director, was quoted in a recent ACHR News article. In this piece, Crandol discusses recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showing a 10 percent drop in fatal workplace injuries in the HVAC and plumbing industries.

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Apr 8, 2026 Member Update

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