OSHA Updates: Civil Penalty Adjustment, Injury and Illness Data

OSHA Civil Penalty Amounts Adjusted for 2024

The U.S. Department of Labor announced changes to OSHA’s civil penalty amounts based on cost-of-living adjustments for 2024, effective Jan. 16, 2024. OSHA’s maximum penalties for serious and other-than-serious violations increased from $15,625 per violation to $16,131 per violation. The maximum penalty for willful or repeated violations increased from $156,259 per violation to $161,323 per violation. Details here:www.osha.gov/penalties.

OSHA’s Injury and Illness Tracking

Employers that meet certain size and industry criteria must provide 2023 injury and illness data to OSHA by Mar. 2, 2024. Details here: www.osha.gov/injuryreporting.

NIA's Education Center Adds New Social Media Course for All Members

NIA's Education Center continuously adds new content, and one of the most recent additions is available to all NIA members. Check out How to do a LinkedIn Post and get started today!

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Forecast: Sunny & Warm for NIA's 2024 Convention in April in Naples

Join your national industry network at the beach for new business and educational opportunities in sunny Naples, Florida, at NIA's 68th Annual Convention and Silent Auction, Apr. 17–19. We are Better Together so bring your team for the business-building opportunities and bring your family and friends to make it a beach vacation. NIA’s discounted room block will sell out—make your reservation early!

Mar. 15: Early-Bird Registration, Hotel Reservation, and Golf Tournament Deadline

Mar. 25: Silent Auction Donation Deadline

Apr. 1: Regular Registration Closes

Apr. 17–19: Convention—view the schedule and educational sessions

Looking ahead to Fall Summit 2024: Registration is now open for Oct. 28-29 at the MGM National Harbor.

Easier than Ever: One Tax-Deductible Donation Supports 2 Charities

Your donation to NIA's 6th Silent Auction will not only benefit the insulation industry's future, but also the Sunshine Kids, a charity that supports young people with cancer. Learn more about the event and how to make a donation by Mar. 25, including a new online donation option!

Call for Articles for 2024 Insulation Outlook Magazine

Insulation Outlook is published as a way for NIA members to reach engineers, architects, project designers, and specifiers to educate them on mechanical insulation applications, specifications, and products. The 2024 planning calendar is below, but additional topics are encouraged. Articles on other applications (chilled water systems, steam piping, data center piping, direct buried systems, domestic plumbing, etc.) are welcome at any time.

Needed Educational/Technical Articles

Member companies can submit an article to educate engineers and readers on the following topics:

• March/April: The State of the Industry (Double Issue) (Advertising Deadline: Feb. 7)
• May: Commercial Insulation Systems
• June: Building Envelope & Metal Buildings
• July: Mechanical Insulation’s Role in Carbon Reductions & Sustainability
• August: Technology & Tools
• September: CUI Prevention & Insulation Systems for the Industrial Sector
• October: Condensation and Mold Prevention
• November: Resiliency & the Insulation Industry
• December: Life Safety & Fire Protection

Access 2024 editorial calendar deadlines and advertising info. Email editor@insulation.org to discuss content or submissions.

It Is Not Too Late to Renew for 2024!

Make sure that you take advantage of all the benefits and discounts you and your company receive with your NIA membership. If your company has renewed your membership for 2024, thank you! If you have not renewed yet, please note that the 2024 membership dues renewal invoices were sent to primary representatives and are now due.

Get info here to renew your membership.