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
- NIA Legal Counsel Shares Heat Illness Prevention Guidance
- OSHA Regulatory Agenda
- OSHA Recordkeeping Rules/Electronic Record Keeping and Reporting
Resources
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- Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Resources
- MSHA Standards
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Resources
- OSHA Training Center
- OSHA 1926 Construction Industry Standards
- OSHA 1910 General Industry Standards
- Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP) Suicide Prevention
- NIA Health and Safety Handbook for Contractors
- NIA Health and Safety Handbook for Distributors and Fabricators
- NIA Health & Safety Insulation Outlook Articles
- Free Health & Safety Education Courses
- NIA Safety Update: Heat Illness Prevention Training
- American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Free Learning Resources
- National Safety Council (NSC) Resources
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- Additional Health and Safety courses are available for NIA Education Subscribers. To learn more about becoming a subscriber, click here.
- Construction Safety Orientation
- Culture of Early Reporting
- Fall Protection
- Hazard Communication for Construction: How to Use Labels and Safety Data Sheets
- Ladder Safety Awareness
- Scaffold Safety Tips for Your Business
- The Importance of a Written Safety Program
- What You Need to Know Before an OSHA Compliance Inspection
- Safety Toolbox Talks
- Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) Toolbox Talks
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- CDC Covid-19 Updates
- Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) 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.