Throughout the year, NIA shares information about promoting mental health wellness and awareness. To acknowledge May as Mental Health Awareness month, we have gathered a number of our resources that focus on the workplace and the construction industry. View the webpage here. Please note that these resources contain references to suicide and addiction.

OSHA's has announced its NEP to reduce or eliminate workplace fall hazards associated with working at heights. Considering that falls remain the leading cause of fatalities and serious injuries in all industries, OSHA has determined that an increase in enforcement and outreach activities is warranted. Read the OSHA press release.

OSHA is hosting a May 16 webinar to explain how the public can enter its Beat the Heat Contest and get the word out about heat as a workplace hazard. The webinar will provide an overview of the contest rules, deadlines, and judging criteria.

OSHA will hold an in-person meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (NACOSH) on May 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. Members of the public may also join online. The meeting will include new member introductions, updates from OSHA and NIOSH, discussion about OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Program, and a report from the NACOSH Heat Work Group on proposed recommendations of potential elements of a Heat Injury and Illness Prevention rulemaking. Learn more on the NACOSH webpage.

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NIA's pocket-sized safety handbooks offer practical tips for contractors and workers looking to maintain a safe working environment. Both the Safety Handbook for Insulation Distributors & Fabricators and Safety Handbook for Insulation Workers include updated sections on heat-illness prevention, fall protection, and distracted driving. Each handbook contains English and Spanish versions of the text.