Heat and Frost Insulators & Allied Workers currently install many different types of insulation materials for the thermal protection of hot and cold mechanical systems. Insulating is performed in virtually every type of residential and commercial building in the country, as well as industrial plants, chemical facilities, nuclear as well as fossil fuel power plants, military facilities, schools, un
iversities, strip malls and underground piping systems. Our members are trained in every aspect of the insulation application and are constantly upgrading their techniques and certifications to stay abreast of the ever changing market place in which we work. In addition to insulation work the local 26 members also are certified in asbestos abatement, lead abatement, fire protection pe*******on work as well as sound-proofing and all other installations of protective coatings on mechanical systems. Our training includes up to date OSHA certifications as well as confined space training to ensure a safe work environment for not only our members, but for our contractors as well as our customers. Our International was one of the first in the Building Trades to implement a “Professional Code of Conduct” course that all of our members must obtain certification in to guarantee that our contractors as well as the customer gets the highest level of craftsmanship possible when members of Heat and Frost Insulators & Allied Workers Local 26 are on the job.
