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April 12, 2018
NIA Announces New Updates to Fall Summit and Seeks Member Input on 2019 Location
Reston, VA—April 12, 2018—The National Insulation Association’s® (NIA’s) Fall Summit is a members-only meeting designed to “Educate, Engage, and Elevate” through topical speakers, open committee meetings, tailored industry sessions, and networking opportunities to develop new business relationships. Rebranded in 2015 to the Fall Summit, NIA’s fall member meeting continues to build upon the success of
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April 5, 2018
April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April is a united effort sponsored by the National Safety Council (NSC) to recognize and eliminate preventable deaths from distracted driving. Visit the NSC website for tools for employers. NIA Resources Insulation Outlook has a new Safety Matters column. In the April/May issue, the column addresses distracted driving and driver
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February 27, 2018
March Is Ladder Safety Month
Sponsored by the American Ladder Institute, National Ladder Safety Month is dedicated exclusively to the promotion of ladder safety. During March 2018, National Ladder Safety Month will bring heightened awareness to the importance of the safe use of ladders through resources, training, and a national dialogue. Ladder safety is often a topic at NIA’s Health
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January 25, 2018
NIA’s Safety Award: Apply by January 31
NIA is accepting applications from NIA member companies for the 2017 Theodore H. Brodie Distinguished Safety Award until January 31, 2018. NIA’s Safety Award is the only national award for outstanding safety performance in the mechanical insulation industry. Honoring safety leaders for more than a decade, the program recognizes top companies that have established structured safety
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January 17, 2018
OSHA Fines Increase in 2018
As part of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) rate increase that took effect in August 2016, the agency announced that it would adjust its penalties for inflation each year based on the Consumer Price Index. The new fines will be as follows (pre-2018 fines included for reference): NIA General Counsel Gary Auman noted,
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January 16, 2018
Seeking Photos for TIIP
For illustration purposes for the new Thermal Insulation Inspector Program (TIIP), we are asking NIA members to submit photos by February 2 that depict correctly installed products or problematic applications or occurrences. In order for TIIP students to understand what to look for during the inspection process, a major portion of the course will consist of
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December 29, 2017
OSHA Issues New and Revised Silica Fact Sheets
On December 27, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provided a link to 18 new and revised fact sheets that provide guidance on the respirable crystalline silica standard for construction. One of the revised fact sheet is an overview of the silica standard. Click here to read more
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December 19, 2017
OSHA Accepting Electronically Submitted Injury, Illness Reports Through December 31
On December 18, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it will continue accepting 2016 OSHA Form 300A data through the Injury Tracking Application (ITA) until midnight on December 31, 2017. OSHA will not take enforcement action against those employers who submit their reports after the December 15, 2017,
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December 8, 2017
Insulation Outlook Advertising Deadlines Fast Approaching
2018 Insulation Outlook and Advertising Opportunities Deadlines Fast Approaching Contact Your Media Strategist, Rob, Today! NIA has transitioned to The YGS Group as its advertising sales partner. Rob Glass, our media strategist from The YGS Group, will be managing the sales and support for NIA’s advertising, including print, digital and unique promotional opportunities. Contact Rob at ads@insulation.org, or 717-430-2212, to help build
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December 8, 2017
NIA Announces New 2019 and 2021 Annual Convention Dates and Locations
NIA Announces New 2019 and 2021 Annual Convention Dates and Locations The National Insulation Association’s® Annual Convention is the premier event for the insulation industry. Held each spring, this event attracts attendees from all industry segments and is open to both NIA members and non-members. Convention attendees learn the latest industry trends, gain new business