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• If provided by the employer, personal protective equip- ment (PPE) with cooling PPE that is maintained at all times during use. If operating under the High Heat Trigger (a heat index of 90 degrees), employees must be provided with the controls required for the Initial Heat Trigger along with the following: • Mandatory paid rest breaks of 15 minutes at least ev- ery two hours (unpaid meal break may count as a rest break); • A system for observing employees for signs and symp- toms of heat-related illness; and • A hazard alert reminding employees to drink water and take breaks. Previous Process and Timeline: OSHA has long tack- led heat related injury and illness under its general duty clause, issuing technical guidance regarding heat stress prevention in 2016 and adopting a similar National Empha- sis Program in 2022. This 2024 proposed dedicated stan- dard explicitly identifies the hazard when conditions have reached unsafe levels of heat exposure and provides clear parameters to mitigate the risks that heat stress poses for employees. The proposed rule has not yet been published in the Federal Register. When publication occurs, it will be open to commentary from the public before becoming final (and in effect). The agency also plans to hold an informal pub- lic hearing on the proposed rule. It remains to be seen whether the new standards will become final under the current administration, and the outcome will likely largely depend on the results of the upcoming election. If there is a change in administration, a final heat rule could be challenged through the Congressional Review Act (CRA), which act could be used in the next presidency to block recently completed rules and regulations. Additional Background from Around the United States: OSHA’s proposed rulemaking comes as other jurisdictions consider similar requirements. Joining Minnesota, Ore- gon, and Washington, California adopted a similar rule for indoor workers earlier this year. And, in March, Phoenix’s City Council also adopted similar heat protection require- ments for city contractors. In Florida, however, Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed House Bill 433 into law that preempts cities and counties from adopting heat stress prevention requirements, join- ing Texas in barring local governments from adopting such measures. Regardless of local action, if OSHA finalizes the proposed standard, these requirements must be adhered to by employers as enforced by state agencies in state plan states which are required to have matching stan- dards, and by OSHA in the remaining jurisdictions. Relief may be in sight for many as temperatures begin to break across the country. For employers, however, it’s going to continue to be a hot one as this new OSHA stan- dard advances in the rulemaking process.
CORRUGATED REPLACEMENTS, INC. www.corrugatedparts.com
Corrugated Replacements, Inc. is a production powerhouse that manufactures high quality machine parts and replace- ment parts for the corrugated and paperboard converting industries. CRI can redesign, engineer, and manufacture any part while providing a rapid turn-around rate, keeping machines running at their peak performance and limiting down time.
C.U.E., INC. www.AnvilCovers.com
Makers of single and dual-width Timesaver® Anvil Covers, the premier urethane anvil cover for corrugated die cutting. Timesaver® covers feature construction of solid steel back- ing and solid steel locking components to ensure a precise fit every time. C.U.E., Inc. also offers Dura-Latch and Cor- Lock anvil covers, and urethane Lead Edge Feed Wheels.
EMBA www.embausa.com
The EMBA group supports a complete line of corrugated converting machinery for the worldwide market. EMBA’s Quick Set technology enables the highest productivity across a broad range of converting equipment, from mini to super jumbo. EMBA also includes the McKinley jumbo line of flexo folder gluers and rotary die cutters as well as ser- vice, rebuilds and upgrades for both EMBA and McKinley.
EAGLEWOOD TECHNOLOGIES, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com
Eaglewood Technologies offers trusted cleaning technolo- gies for the world’s best printers and converters. Solutions include the award winning Sitexco+ Anilox Laser System, the Nanovis Parts Washing System, the Sitexco L10 Label System, the innovative Sanilox™ System or Alphasonics solutions. We also offer Xpress™ mobile cleaning service at your facility or ours. ESKO www.esko.com ArtiosCAD and Kongsberg are the most trusted names in CAD/CAM solutions. Esko’s ArtiosCAD is the most widely used CAD software in the world. Esko’s Kongsberg series of tables brings you reliable, outstanding quality for sample- making and short run production.
DOMINO www.dominodigitalprinting.com
Domino is a leading manufacturer and distributor of digital printing and product identification solutions. Celebrating its 44th year, Domino is headquartered in the UK and North America headquarters are Illinois. Domino has 25 subsid- iaries, representation in over 120 countries, and over 2,900 employees worldwide .
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