Safety News

Welcome to the NIA's Safety Resource Page—your go-to source for industry-specific safety guidelines, best practices, and compliance information. At NIA, we are committed to promoting workplace safety across the mechanical insulation industry by providing essential tools, training materials, and regulatory updates to help businesses maintain a safe and compliant work environment.

Explore our collection of safety resources, including OSHA guidelines, hazard prevention strategies, access to toolbox talks, and industry safety training programs. Whether you are an employer, contractor, insulation professional, or distributor fabricator, our resources are designed to enhance workplace safety, reduce risks, and ensure the well-being of your workforce.

Stay informed, stay safe, and build a culture of safety with NIA.

OSHA Updates

NIA Legal Counsel Shares Heat Illness Prevention Guidance
OSHA Regulatory Agenda
OSHA Recordkeeping Rules/Electronic Record Keeping and Reporting
Safety First: 2024 Injury and Illness Data Due on Mar. 2
Employers that meet certain size and industry criteria must provide 2024 injury and illness data to OSHA by Mar. 2. Covered establishments must electronically submit their OSHA injury and illness data (Forms 300A, 300, and 301 data) by Mar. 2 of the year following the covered year of the data (e.g., for submission of calendar year 2024 data, that is Mar. 2, 2025). However, not all establishments need to submit these data. For more information on reporting requirements, visit www.osha.gov/injuryreporting.

Resources

Free Health & Safety Education Courses

Free NIA Safety Courses

Listed below are the Free Health & Safety Education Courses available on NIA's Education Center. Additional Health and Safety courses are available for NIA Education Subscribers. To learn more about becoming a subscriber, click here.

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March
1-31 National Ladder Safety Month

April
1-30 Distracted Driving Awareness Month
28-30 NIA 2024 Safety Award Winner Announced

May
1-5 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
5-9 Construction Safety Week

June
1-30 National Safety Month (NSC)

August
14-20 Safe+Sound Week (OSHA)

September
8-12 Construction Suicide Prevention Week

November
TBD NIA 2025 Safety Excellence Award Applications due

To view Safety Events from the NSC, click here.

To view Safety Events from OSHA, click here.

Safety Handbook for Distributors and Fabricators

This pocket-sized handbook, produced by NIA, offers practical tips for maintaining a safe environment for distributor and fabricator workers. Each handbook contains both the English and Spanish versions. New sections include heat-illness prevention, fall protection, and distracted driving. Click here to purchase.

Safety Handbook for Insulation Workers

This pocket-sized handbook offers practical tips for workers looking to maintain a safe working environment. New sections include heat-illness prevention, fall protection, and distracted driving. Each handbook contains both English and Spanish versions of the text. Click here to purchase.