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November 12, 2018
An Update on California Proposition 65
An Update from NIA Legal Counsel on California Proposition 65: This note is intended to put you on notice of a new labeling requirement that came into effect as of August 30, 2018, in the state of California. But it has been modified such that the label must now contain a yellow triangle, the name
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October 11, 2018
New Fall Summit Hotel Reservation Deadline: October 19
NIA Members to Gather Next Month at Fall Summit NIA’s Fall Summit 2018 is taking place November 14-15 at the MGM National Harbor in National Harbor, Maryland (just outside of Washington, DC), and the hotel reservation deadline has been extended to Friday, October 19. Join us at this members-only meeting that brings the mechanical insulation
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September 24, 2018
Recommend a New Member to NIA This Fall
Let’s Grow Together Do you know of a company that could benefit from becoming a member of NIA? If so, now is a great time to join! Now through October 12, first-time member companies can join NIA and receive 15 months of membership for the price of 12! Member companies that join during this promotion
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September 13, 2018
Safety Award Deadline Extended to September 28
The 2018 Theodore H. Brodie Distinguished Safety Award deadline has been extended to Friday, September 28, 2018. Please note, no additional extensions will be granted. NIA’s Safety Award is for NIA members only and is the only national award for outstanding safety performance in the mechanical insulation industry. NIA’s Safety Award recognizes NIA member companies
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September 12, 2018
Emergency Resources from OSHA
In light of the current and approaching hurricanes, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) shared its online emergency preparedness resources. Hurricane season peaks in September, and wildfires are still burning throughout the Pacific Northwest and from California to Colorado. OSHA urges employers to be prepared to keep their workers safe during extreme weather events.
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September 11, 2018
2019 Membership Dues Renewal Now Open
NIA membership dues renewal invoices for 2019 have been mailed to the primary representative of each member company. Please remit your membership dues by December 31, 2018. We thank you for your continued involvement in and support of NIA! Click here to pay your company’s dues online. Click the company button next to the “Please
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August 16, 2018
Fall IEAP Course Is Taking Place in Chicago, October 10-11
Benefits of IEAP NIA’s 2-day Insulation Energy Appraisal Program (IEAP) course teaches students how to determine the optimal insulation thickness and how a properly selected, specified, designed, installed, and maintained mechanical insulation system saves money and enhances system performance. Certified appraisers who are NIA members are listed on NIA’s website. After attending this 2-day course,
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August 6, 2018
National Institute of Building Sciences 2019 Conference & Expo
Mark your calendar now to attend Building Innovation 2019: The National Institute of Building Sciences Annual Conference & Expo, January 7–10, 2019, at the Mandarin Oriental in Washington, DC, to explore strategies that are aimed at Optimizing for Tomorrow. National Insulation Association (NIA) members are eligible to receive a 10% discount when registration opens September
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July 31, 2018
OSHA Electronic Record Keeping Update
July 31, 2018 – An Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) update from NIA legal counsel: Today, OSHA filed a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to eliminate the requirement for businesses with 250 or more employees to electronically file their OSHA 300 and 301 form annually. The proposed rule would eliminate this requirement. The rule
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July 31, 2018
NIA Announces 2020 Annual Convention
JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa Scottsdale, Arizona, April 15–17, 2020 Reston, VA – July 31, 2018 – The National Insulation Association® (NIA) is pleased to announce the dates and location for its 65th Annual Convention: April 15–17, 2020, at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. NIA’s