Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust (SMOHIT)

07/01/2025

As National Safety Month comes to a close, we would like to remind you that we offer safety awareness materials for contractors and fabricators in the sheet metal and HVAC industries. These include training and planning resources, infographics, hazard alerts, and toolbox talks. https://www.smacna.org/business-resources/business-management/safety-health/safety-awareness-materials
National Safety Council

06/26/2025

Registration is open for the 2025 Safety Champions Conference—where we gather to strengthen safety leadership and share best practices.

While you’re signing up, don’t forget: Nominations are now open for the Safety Matters Award. Know someone going above and beyond for safety and health on the jobsite? Nominate them today.

🔗 Conference Info: smohit.org/safety-champions-conference
🔗 Award Nominations: smohit.org/news-events/safety-awards

06/24/2025

Outdoor construction work can put you at risk for skin cancer. Wear sunscreen, protective clothing, and stay in the shade when you can! Read more about this hazard and how to protect yourself here: https://tinyurl.com/2p8937yp

06/19/2025

Join us at the 2025 Safety Champions Conference, happening Sept. 17–18 in Chicago. This year’s theme — It’s OK to be... — opens the door for honest conversations and real takeaways you can bring back to your jobsite, training center, or local.

✔ Tools you can use
✔ Stories that stick
✔ A network that’s got your back

Register here: https://ow.ly/rGuC50WcsPH

06/16/2025

06/06/2025

Get help if you or a co-worker has these signs. HEAT STROKE IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. IT CAN BE DEADLY. If a co-worker shows signs of heat stroke, call 911. https://tinyurl.com/3ynttn52

06/04/2025

Need some support? Join our virtual 12-step meeting tonight at 8 PM Eastern. The meeting is open to SMART members and their families and no registration is required.

For more information and the Zoom link: https://www.smohit.org/12step/

06/03/2025

This is the last week to register for SMART MAP in Minneapolis!

https://www.smohit.org/smart-map/upcoming-classes/

Registration is open for our SMART MAP session in Minneapolis!

SMART MAP is an interactive session led by Chris Carlough, SMART Director of Wellness and Mental Health Support, and covers a wide range of topics related to mental health.

Need other reasons to attend besides making a difference at your home local? You could take in a Minnesota Twins game, shop at the Mall of America or visit one of their 10,000 lakes.

Register here: https://ow.ly/fcrK50VJffl

05/28/2025

Do you know someone who always has safety in mind? Is there someone on your job site who saved a life or provided information that saves lives every day? Do you know someone who is promotes wellness at work? Nominate those safety champions for the Safety Matters Awards.

Submit a nomination: https://www.smohit.org/news-events/safety-awards/

05/20/2025

Did you know that 73% of the time construction workers are exposed over the NIOSH recommended exposure limit to noise?

Check out our preventing hearing loss noise infographics to learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/7cznc4t7

05/13/2025

The application deadline is tomorrow!

Reminder: Just one week left to apply for SMART's 2025 Tradeswomen Build Nations scholarship for first-time women attendees! Apply by May 14 — all details, eligibility, and the application form are here: https://forms.office.com/r/3LhFdM9Tf4

$2,500 scholarships are available to help first-time SMART sister attendees get to TWBN 2025 in Chicago — and through a collaboration with SMOHIT, recipients also receive additional support like childcare, hotel coverage and $600 in extra financial support for attending the SMOHIT Safety Conference.

What’s covered:
✔ Flights
✔ Hotel
✔ Meals
✔ Registration
✔ Rides & luggage
✔ Childcare via TOOTRiS
✔ SMOHIT Safety Conference access + $600 financial support

05/09/2025