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In this episode, I'm sharing real world stories of workplace injuries in the refrigeration industry and safety lessons we teach at Refrigeration Mentor. These include liquid refrigerant burns, ladder and roof access risks, brazing hazards, chemical exposure and inadequate PPE, even fatigue-related driving dangers. We'll discuss safety measures like job hazard assessments, using proper protective equipment and ventilation, strapping ladders correctly, and the right to refuse unsafe work. I'll also give a preview of what's to come inside Refrigeration Mentor Academy and what we offer to help refrigeration technicians build confidence and improve troubleshooting.

In this episode, we cover:

01:34 Refrigerant Burns

03:08 Ladder and Roof Access Risks

06:08 Brazing Fumes and Store Safety

08:29 Fatigue and Driving Dangers

10:08 Heavy Lifting and Roof Rigging

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