Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust (SMOHIT)

04/28/2026

Today is Workers' Memorial Day. We pause to honor the Sheet Metal Worker Brothers and Sisters who never made it home from the jobsite. Their sacrifices are not forgotten — they are the reason we fight every single day for safer working conditions.

At SMOHIT, our mission is rooted in their memory. This means investing in safety training, hazard prevention, and — just as importantly — mental health support for the workers who carry the weight of this industry on their shoulders.

A safe worker is a whole worker. Physical safety matters. Mental health matters. Every life lost on the job is one too many.

Today we remember. Every day we train, educate and protect.

If you or a Brother or Sister is struggling, please reach out. You are not alone.

03/26/2026

If you have attended the annual SMOHIT Safety Champions Conference, register for the Sheet Metal Industry Institutes Conference set for Sept. 22-24 in Atlanta. It will encompass everything you loved about the SMOHIT Safety Champions Conference with the added bonus of breakout sessions by ITI and NEMI. While you can customize your conference, it’s still very much a SMOHIT Safety Conference, so don’t forget to nominate a deserving safety professional for the Safety Matters Awards now through June 30 at https://www.smohit.org/safety-awards-nominations/.

Register for the SMII Conference here: https://www.smiinst.org/conference/.

03/05/2026

Have you checked out LifeSpeak yet? LifeSpeak has what you loved about Wellbeats with added benefits. If you were a Wellbeats user, check your emails from January for instructions on how to sign up for LifeSpeak. Having trouble? Let us know below and we can help!

02/26/2026

Thank you to the International Training Institute (ITI) for the invitation to speak and participate on an all-Funds panel at the second JATC Trustee Conference last week, following in Orlando last week!

02/24/2026

If you’ve been a Sheet Metal Air Rail and Transportation Workers building trades or sign installation and fabrication member for more than 10 years, you are eligible to participate in the Workplace Exposure Research Program. Mobile X-ray units are traveling to local unions, and once it’s your local’s turn to participate, you can begin the process and schedule your chest X-ray appointment online. If your local isn’t yet listed on the website, please check back.

The Workplace Exposure Research Program helps protect workers and their families from diseases related to asbestos and silica exposure by providing testing, guidance, and follow‑up support. The program also gathers valuable data to aid in preventing future exposure-related health issues and to sup...

02/19/2026

February's newsletter is all heart!

With Valentine’s Day on the horizon there’s no better time to focus on heart health. But this month’s newsletter packs in more than just tips for your ticker. You’ll also find vital information about how to love your lungs with the Workplace Exposure Research Program’s B-Reader Program. An...

02/18/2026

CPWR, the Center for Construction Research and Training, is offering a webinar next week! CPWR’s website www.silica-safe.org launched 12 years ago and continues to help educate workers on silica hazards. The updated website will launch soon, and you can learn how to use its Create-A-Plan tool to develop written exposure control plans tailored to your jobsites during a webinar offered Thursday, Feb. 26, at 2 pm EST. Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_76_GRU7xRMiU9sQ1IpRolg #/registration .

02/17/2026

Have you made room for a SMART MAP session in your 2026 calendar? Registrations are open for sessions in Denver, Colorado, June 23-25 and San Diego, California, Oct. 6-8. Additional information and links to register can be found at the link below.

SMART MAPThe following classes are available for SMART and SMACNA members to attend. Class size is limited to 25 seats for intimacy and confidentiality, so please reserve your spot as soon as registration is available.Upcoming Session Information: Class size is limited to 25 seats for intimacy and c...

02/16/2026

Have a safe and happy holiday!

02/12/2026

The latest episode of the Talking SMART podcast features SMOHIT Administrator Aldo Zambetti and Jeremy Holburn discussing the Helpline, SMART MAP and resources available to members and local unions when it comes to mental health support.

02/10/2026

LifeSpeak has live Q&A sessions led by subject matter experts. The 60-minute Zoom events are scheduled far enough in advance to add to your calendar and include various topics, such as “Debunking Social Media Relationship Advice” (Feb. 25) and “Nutrition Made Simple: Healthy Eating for Busy Lives” (March 25). You can find links in your LifeSpeak account. More info about LifeSpeak can be found on the website.
https://www.smohit.org/lifespeak/

02/04/2026

When you become eligible for asbestos or silica exposure screening, a B-read of your chest X-rays are included, but what is it? Learn more about this important safety benefit for SMART members on our website.

Chest X-ray B-read provides detailed images to detect signs of lung disease A chest X-ray B-read, or B-reader interpretation, is a more detailed review of a chest X-ray performed by a radiologist specially trained to identify exposure and signs of lung disease associated with occupational exposure....