E-News Bulletin, April 2025, Issue 2

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NIA Team Launches Joint Standards Committee

On Apr. 9, the first meeting of the joint NIA/Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Standards Committee (SC) 27, Mechanical Insulation, took place in conjunction with the AMPP Annual Conference. Look for updates in future NIA publications.

To learn more about the standards development, visit NIA's website or email SC 27 Chair and NIA Consultant Jeff DeGraaf: jdegraaf@insulation.org.

NIA Contractors: Showcase Your Expertise to Industry Decision Makers

Position your company as an industry leader! Engineers, architects, specifiers, and insulation end users are looking for the innovative solutions that only NIA Contractor members can provide.

The July issue of Insulation Outlook will spotlight member projects that demonstrate your problem-solving excellence. No writing required—our NIA team will craft your success story!

Email editor@insulation.org by May 15 to be a part of this issue.

All Members: Share Your Company News

Email your product launches, company milestones, personnel updates, and awards to editor@insulation.org for potential free publication in NIA outlets. As a member benefit, we'll help promote your achievements while keeping the industry informed.

Add editor@insulation.org to your press distribution list today.

NIA's Education Center: Check Out What's New

• Carbon Credits for the Insulation Industry (available to all NIA members)
• Confined Space Hazards
• Heat Stress
• Killer Contract Clauses for Contractors 
• Track: Mechanical Insulation 102: Technical Resources
• OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting  
• OSHA Inspections for Construction and Multi-Employer Worksites   
• Top Terms You Should Know for the Industrial Industry Segment
• Understanding the Submittal Process (professional development level 3-hour course)

Access the Education Center and learn how your company can become a Premier Training Subscriber.

Two Safety Events for the Construction Industry

National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents: Visit the Center for Construction Research and Training website for resources to use April 21–25 to reinforce the importance of training and prevention.

Construction Safety Week: NIA is proud to be an Advocate for Construction Safety Week 2025, taking place May 5–9. Participants can access and download tools and resources for planning activities for the week, including tips, best practices, and materials to support company events and communication.

Product Focus: Two Safety Resources for the Insulation Industry

Safety Handbook for Insulation Workers

This pocket-sized handbook offers practical tips for workers looking to maintain a safe working environment, including heat-illness prevention, fall protection, and distracted driving.

Safety Handbook for Distributors and Fabricators

This pocket-sized handbook offers practical tips for maintaining a safe environment for distributor and fabricator workers.

Each handbook contains both the English and Spanish versions.This resource is not intended to act as a complete safety program, but with an employee acknowledgement form included in each handbook, this a great supplement to your company's existing safety program.

Visit NIA's Online Store or email niainfo@insulation.org for more information.

See You in Scottsdale!

Who are you looking forward to seeing at NIA's Annual Convention, Apr. 28–30? The NIA team can't wait to see YOU!



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