Sheet Metal Occupational Health Institute Trust (SMOHIT)

11/05/2025

Read more about the Safety Matters Awards winners who are making the industry a healthier and safer place!

https://www.smohit.org/2025-safety-matters-awards-recognize-those-who-take-initiative-for-safety/

10/30/2025

It’s almost Halloween! Safety reality check: cars are a bigger hazard to your kids than tainted candy ever was. While the threat of strangers hiding razors in Snickers bars has been widely debunked, each Halloween sees a very real spike in pedestrian injuries and drunk driving accidents. Keep little ones well-lit and on the sidewalk, and encourage inexperienced drivers or tipsy party guests to give up their keys.

10/28/2025

Halloween parties can be rough on people in recovery. If you’ve made progress but are worried that temptation may derail your sobriety, remember these tips:
1. Prioritize where you go and who you spend time with — what’s worthwhile?
2. Have your “elevator pitch” ready — state (without shame) that you are staying sober.
3. Bring your own beverages so you have what you want.
4. Remember, you can have fun while also safeguarding your overall well-being!

10/23/2025

features a story in the most recent issue about SMOHIT's naloxone (commonly known as Narcan) cabinet initiative. Read about it in the issue below!

https://issuu.com/partnersinprogress/docs/partners_in_progress_vol_19_no_4

10/21/2025

So, how are you? Symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can start to set in during the autumn months. Changing light levels or vitamin D deficiency can worsen anxiety, as can the anticipation of winter. If healthy habits and self-care aren’t making a difference, it might be time to seek support from a mental health professional. Call the 988 Lifeline if you are in crisis, or the Helpline at 877-884-6227 if you just need a helpful ear and resources to figure out your next step.

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.