Hotline to help members work through tragedy, personal problems
When tragedy hits multiple parts of the country, reaching out to the hundreds — sometimes thousands — of affected members can be an impossible task. After the hurricanes hit multiple…
Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust (SMOHIT)
Second SMOHIT STEPS Challenge is healthy competition
The second SMOHIT STEPS Challenge kicked off Sept. 15 and concluded Oct. 31. The fall edition offered two ways to win – as an individual or a team. Either way,…
Safety Champions Conference unites workers for second year
Conference, awards welcomed 30 members from across the United States FAIRFAX, Va. – More than 30 contractors, training coordinators, business agents, business managers, safety directors, instructors, SMART and SMOHIT executives…
Health screenings test, educate sheet metal workers leading up to Mesothelioma Awareness Day
Health screenings take place Sept. 23; Mesothelioma Awareness Day is Sept. 26 The Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust (SMOHIT), the health and safety arm of the unionized sheet metal,…
Mental health on the minds of union sheet metal workers
Member Assistance Program has trained 250 volunteers to help local members FAIRFAX, Va. – For decades, when a member of the International Association of Sheet Metal Air, Rail and Transportation…
SMOHIT partners with Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation to bring information, support to members
The Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust (SMOHIT) has partnered with the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation to better educate sheet metal workers about mesothelioma and assist with treatment in the…
SMOHIT announces winners of first Safety Design Contest
Three winners illustrate how safety, career work well together FAIRFAX, Va. – On the heels of the first SMOHIT Safety Conference, the Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust (SMOHIT) put…
SMOHIT recognizes industry professionals with safety awards
Sheet metal locals from across the country awarded for attention to health, safety FAIRFAX, Va. – Just because a job is hazardous, doesn’t mean it’s unsafe. Planning ahead, education, alert…
Positive safety culture on minds of contractors, coordinators, organizers, business managers and agents during first SMOHIT Safety Champions Conference
One of the main questions asked at the first SMOHIT Safety Champions Conference was “What is a safety champion?” Fifty-one participants, including contractors, coordinators, business managers, business agents and organizers…
SMOHIT Joins Health Fair at SMART Local 67 in San Antonio
Member Mike Levingston (left) and SMOHIT Administrator Randall Krocka. SMOHIT Administrator Randall Krocka traveled to San Antonio’s Local 67 to participate in the Health and Benefit Fair held Nov. 14…