Safety Toolbox Talks for the Mechanical Insulation Industry

Developed by the MICA Safety and Environmental Issues Committee for supervisors to use directly on the job site.

These “Tool Box Safety Talks” are not intended to serve as a complete safety program, but rather to provide supervisors with a practical “selling” tool to use in safety briefings.

Best Practices in Safety Program Recognition

As the value of workplace safety continues to grow, the MICA Safety Committee created this program to underscore the importance of safety and assist members in improving their safety programs and practices.

The goal was to encourage member participation while also providing meaningful recognition and commentary that companies can use to strengthen their safety programs over time.

The Board and Association Legal Counsel, Gary Auman of Auman, Mahan & Furry, work together to develop the application questions. Applications are graded anonymously by Legal Counsel, and every applicant receives a written critique of their safety program.

Participants may be awarded at the following levels:

Platinum  •  Gold  •  Silver  •  Bronze

More Than an Award

Following the receipt of the award, Gary sends each participant a detailed multi-page letter explaining why they received the score they did.

Built for Improvement

The written critique is designed to facilitate ongoing safety program improvement and help applicants build on their programs year after year.

Apply Again Next Year

After receiving Gary’s letter, applicants are encouraged to implement as many suggestions as possible and reapply the following year to continue strengthening program quality.