Personnel Protection Insulation
Hot pipes and equipment surfaces are one of the most common industrial burn hazards. Our personnel protection insulation systems reduce surface temperatures to ASTM C1055 safe-contact standards — keeping workers safe without interrupting operations.
OSHA and ASTM C1055 establish clear thresholds for surface temperatures that workers may contact. Uninsulated or under-insulated hot pipes, valves, and equipment routinely exceed those limits — creating burn hazards that expose facilities to injuries and liability. Personnel protection insulation addresses this directly, bringing surface temperatures to safe levels without impacting system performance.
Resource Mechanical Insulation provides personnel protection insulation assessments and installations for industrial plants, healthcare facilities, and commercial buildings throughout Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. We work from OSHA inspection findings, facility safety audits, or proactive compliance programs — wherever the exposure exists.
Why Resource Mechanical Insulation?
OSHA EMR 0.73
Our EMR of 0.73 — 27% below the industry average — reflects a culture where safety is the first consideration on every job site — including yours.
Local 25 Union Crews
Every insulator is trained through Local 25 of the Heat & Frost Insulators, the professional standard for the trade.
Code-Compliant Installs
We specify materials and thicknesses to ASTM C1055 requirements, reducing surface temperatures to safe contact levels for workers.
Removable Options
Where maintenance access is required, we fabricate custom removable blankets that provide protection without destroying insulation at every service.
What We Do
Hot Pipe & Valve Guarding
Insulation on steam, condensate, and hot water lines accessible to workers, reducing surface temperatures below the ASTM C1055 / OSHA burn-risk threshold of 140°F (60°C).
Equipment & Vessel Surface Protection
Thermal barriers on boilers, heat exchangers, vessel heads, and other hot equipment surfaces that workers may contact during operations, inspections, or maintenance.
Removable Protective Blankets
Custom removable insulation blankets on valves, flanges, and equipment access points that require both personnel protection and periodic maintenance access — protection without sacrificing serviceability.
Safety Compliance Documentation
Material submittals and installation records confirming insulation types, thicknesses, and surface temperatures to support OSHA compliance audits and facility safety programs.
Our Process
Site Assessment
We walk your facility or review mechanical drawings to fully understand the scope, access requirements, and any scheduling constraints.
Detailed Proposal
You receive a clear, itemized quote with material specifications, quantities, and a realistic installation timeline.
Installation
Our union-trained crew completes the work per spec, maintaining quality checkpoints and coordinating with other trades on active job sites.
Documentation & Follow-up
We provide as-built notes, material records, and warranty information. We remain available for questions and follow-on scope.
Protect Your Workers — Request a Safety Audit
Tell us about your facility and we'll assess your personnel protection insulation needs and provide a detailed quote.
Serving Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana — 24/7 emergency response available