Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust (SMOHIT)

This Memorial Day, SMOHIT honors the servicemen and women who gave their lives in defense of our nation and our way of life.

SMOHIT exists because we believe every worker — and every family — deserves to be taken care of. Today, we extend that belief to the fallen heroes of our armed forces and the families who carry the weight of their sacrifice. You are not forgotten. You are deeply, permanently honored.

Wishing every SMART member and their family a safe, meaningful and reflective Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

Today is Workers' Memorial Day. We pause to honor the Sheet Metal Worker Brothers and Sisters who never made it home from the jobsite. Their sacrifices are not forgotten — they are the reason we fight every single day for safer working conditions.

At SMOHIT, our mission is rooted in their memory. This means investing in safety training, hazard prevention, and — just as importantly — mental health support for the workers who carry the weight of this industry on their shoulders.

A safe worker is a whole worker. Physical safety matters. Mental health matters. Every life lost on the job is one too many.

Today we remember. Every day we train, educate and protect.

If you or a Brother or Sister is struggling, please reach out. You are not alone.

If you have attended the annual SMOHIT Safety Champions Conference, register for the Sheet Metal Industry Institutes Conference set for Sept. 22-24 in Atlanta. It will encompass everything you loved about the SMOHIT Safety Champions Conference with the added bonus of breakout sessions by ITI and NEMI. While you can customize your conference, it’s still very much a SMOHIT Safety Conference, so don’t forget to nominate a deserving safety professional for the Safety Matters Awards now through June 30 at https://www.smohit.org/safety-awards-nominations/.

Register for the SMII Conference here: https://www.smiinst.org/conference/.

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Thank you to the International Training Institute (ITI) for the invitation to speak and participate on an all-Funds panel at the second JATC Trustee Conference last week, following in Orlando last week!

If you’ve been a Sheet Metal Air Rail and Transportation Workers building trades or sign installation and fabrication member for more than 10 years, you are eligible to participate in the Workplace Exposure Research Program. Mobile X-ray units are traveling to local unions, and once it’s your local’s turn to participate, you can begin the process and schedule your chest X-ray appointment online. If your local isn’t yet listed on the website, please check back.

Workplace Exposure Research Program | SMOHIT The Workplace Exposure Research Program helps protect workers and their families from diseases related to asbestos and silica exposure by providing testing, guidance, and follow‑up support. The program also gathers valuable data to aid in preventing future exposure-related health issues and to sup...

February's newsletter is all heart!

SMOHIT News for February 2026 With Valentine’s Day on the horizon there’s no better time to focus on heart health. But this month’s newsletter packs in more than just tips for your ticker. You’ll also find vital information about how to love your lungs with the Workplace Exposure Research Program’s B-Reader Program. An...

CPWR, the Center for Construction Research and Training, is offering a webinar next week! CPWR’s website www.silica-safe.org launched 12 years ago and continues to help educate workers on silica hazards. The updated website will launch soon, and you can learn how to use its Create-A-Plan tool to develop written exposure control plans tailored to your jobsites during a webinar offered Thursday, Feb. 26, at 2 pm EST. Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_76_GRU7xRMiU9sQ1IpRolg #/registration .

Have you made room for a SMART MAP session in your 2026 calendar? Registrations are open for sessions in Denver, Colorado, June 23-25 and San Diego, California, Oct. 6-8. Additional information and links to register can be found at the link below.

Upcoming Classes | SMOHIT SMART MAPThe following classes are available for SMART and SMACNA members to attend. Class size is limited to 25 seats for intimacy and confidentiality, so please reserve your spot as soon as registration is available.Upcoming Session Information: Class size is limited to 25 seats for intimacy and c...

Have a safe and happy holiday!