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National Insulation Association (NIA) Safety Resource Page

Welcome to the National Insulation Association’s (NIA) 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.

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OSHA Updates

Resources

 

Additional Resources Coming Soon!

  • Incident reports templates (employee report, supervisor report, witness report),
  • Incident investigation reports
  • Workers comp guidance (light duty policy)
  • Generic policies

NIA's Safety Excellence Award

NIA's Safety Excellence Award is the only national award for outstanding safety performance in the mechanical insulation industry. NIA recognizes safety as a vital part of the industry and created this award to recognize top companies that have established structured safety programs to ensure the well-being of their employees and create safe working environments.

Learn more about NIA’s Safety Excellence Award >>

2025 Industry Safety Events

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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. Purchase here. 

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. Purchase here.

Use the additional resources below to find more information on National Safety Standards.

 

 

 

 

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OSHA