Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust (SMOHIT)

10/16/2025

October is Eye Injury Prevention Month. (Hopefully you are wearing proper eye protection every month!) Now is a good time to bring up the importance of appropriate eye protection on the jobsite and do a fit check to make sure you have proper coverage, comfort and adequate peripheral vision.

10/15/2025

If you’re working 6 or more feet above a lower level, your employer is required to provide you with fall protection – learn more at: https://tinyurl.com/3p3pb8wc

10/14/2025

In the middle of meetings, deadlines, and to-do lists, don’t forget that YOU are the most important part of your workday.
As part of your Wellbeats benefits, you have access to tools that help you reset, refocus, and recharge, including:
• Guided meditations
• Stress and anxiety relief
• Mental fitness and resilience classes
• Tips for better sleep and work-life balance
Take a moment. Take a breath. Take care of your mind.

10/14/2025

10/09/2025

Don’t forget to register for SMART MAP Austin Feb. 3-5. Registration deadline is Jan. 11. For additional details and to register, head to the website.

10/07/2025

Congratulations to our 2025 Safety Champions!
Tim Benes, business manager at SMART Local 71; Jason Hill, sub-foreman at W.G. Tonko in Pittsburgh; Eric Kiefer, business agent at SMART Local 9; Steve Klippenes, lead instructor at Montana State Sheet Metal JATC; Aaron Krahn, training coordinator at Fox Valley Sheet Metal JATC in Wisconsin; Clayton Leibold, president of Leibold Inc.; and Burton Takafuji, training coordinator for Hawaii Sheet Metal Training Fund.

10/03/2025

Happy 8th birthday to the Helpline! Reminders about the Helpline:
• It’s available 24/7 at 877-884-6227 to any SMART member or family member.
• The Helpline is here for when you're not feeling like your best self or need someone to listen.
• There are two people — Jeremy and Lisa — who answer the Helpline, but if they’re on a call with another member, please leave a message, so they can call you right back. If it's an immediate crisis, please call the 988 Lifeline or 911.

10/01/2025

We are still thinking about the 2025 SMOHIT Safety Champions Conference! Thank you to everyone who attended and the speakers who graciously provided their time and expertise. Here are some highlights from the annual conference held in Chicago a couple weeks ago.

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