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May 9, 2018
NIA Members Visit Lawmakers On Capitol Hill
As part of the Insulation Industry National Policy and Advocacy Forum on May 8–9, 2018, over 25 members of the National Insulation Association (NIA) met with members of Congress in Washington, DC. In total, 86 meetings with the offices of Representatives and Senators were held with 110 insulation industry leaders to discuss the advancement of
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May 3, 2018
NIA to Participate in Insulation Industry National Policy Forum
Reston, Virginia—May 3, 2018—On May 8–9, 2018, the National Insulation Association (NIA) is traveling to Washington, DC, to participate in an Insulation Industry National Policy Forum. The objective of this forum is to discuss national policies that affect the insulation industry and to advocate for changes that will help support and grow the industry. This
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April 25, 2018
NIA Announces New 2018–2019 Board of Directors and Executive Committee
Reston, Virginia—April 25, 2018—The National Insulation Association (NIA) is pleased to announce its officers for 2018–2019, led by NIA’s new President, Daniel D. Bofinger. The new slate of officers and representatives assumed their positions following a majority vote by the NIA membership during NIA’s Business Session, which took place on April 19, 2018, at NIA’s
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April 20, 2018
NIA Announces the 2017 Theodore H. Brodie Distinguished Safety Award Winners
Orlando, Florida—April 20, 2018—The National Insulation Association (NIA) announced the 2017 Theodore H. Brodie Distinguished Safety Award winners at its 63rd Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida, on April 19, 2018. NIA’s Safety Award is the only national award for outstanding safety performance in the mechanical insulation industry. NIA created the award program more than
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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 New Inspector Program
For illustration purposes for the new Thermal Insulation Inspector Program, we are asking NIA members to submit photos by February 2 that depict correctly installed products or problematic applications or occurrences. In order for students to understand what to look for during the inspection process, a major portion of the course will consist of reviewing and