Heat & Frost Insulators & Asbestos Workers
Organization
The history of the insulation industry dates back to the late 19th
century with the emergence of steam power. Today with energy conservation
efforts within the construction industry, the insulation trade is
aimed at increasing operational efficiency and reducing fuel costs.
Nature of Trade
The primary work of the trade involves the application of various
insulating materials to hot and cold surfaces. Insulation work is
generally associated with larger industrial or commercial projects,
such as power plants, chemical plants, nuclear power houses, heavy
manufacturing or processing installations including refrigeration.
Smaller commercial work includes plumbing, heating and air conditioning
insulation on such buildings as schools, churches, apartments, shopping
centers, hospitals and "tunnel" or "ditch" work.
Formal Training
The primary purpose of the trade is to promote craftsmanship, excellence
and safety in the insulation industry. This goal is met through
active education and training.
The Apprenticeship program emphasizes on-the-job training and classroom
instruction, as well as the use of textbooks and other course materials
that give participants a thorough knowledge of the trade. This training
is a four-year program in which the participants receive 8,000 hours
of on-the-job training with approximately 152 hours each year is
in the classroom. The curriculum is developed by the International,
and is taught in a classroom and laboratory environment.
Heat & Frost Insulators & Asbestos Local #34
Contact: Steve Olson
95 Empire Drive
St. Paul MN 55103
651-312-1245
Fax 651-312-1248
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