WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU!
In August 2024, OSHA proposed a new heat safety rule that will require new protections for the roofing industry and other construction work when temperatures hit 90°F and above. In North Texas, where outdoor work is common and temperatures exceed 90°F from March to October, this rule could mean significant changes for the industry. If it’s finalized, construction employers will need to implement heat prevention measures within 150 days of the rule’s publication.
This rule requires companies to:
Provide cool-down areas and access to hydration
Offer extra breaks and shading options when temperatures hit 90°F and above
Train employees to recognize heat illness symptoms and understand preventative measures
Have a plan for each individual work site
And more
We have until November 18 to share opinions with NTRCA, the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA), the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT), and other associations so that we can present feedback to OSHA before this rule becomes final.
How will this rule affect your company?
WANT SOME MORE DETAILS?
Comments on the proposed rule may be filed with OSHA by December 30, 2024 and the Association’s Legal Counsel at Auman, Mahan & Furry is spearheading a response on behalf of the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association.
Auman, Mahan & Furry has crafted the above survey to garner your insights and opinions, but your participation and feedback to this survey is critical. By sharing your perspective, Auman, Mahan & Furry will compile MRCA members’ responses to reflect a comprehensive message to OSHA that illustrates the real-world implications that their proposed standard would have on employers. Our goal is to ensure that OSHA considers the practical needs and concerns of businesses like yours when finalizing the standard.
Please take a few moments to review the proposed rule, then answer complete the survey to the best of your ability. If a question does not apply to you as an employer, then simply do not respond and proceed to the next question.
Your feedback will be instrumental in shaping the formal comment to OSHA from MRCA, RCAT, and NTRCA, among other associations, and advocating for any necessary adjustments.
Your feedback will be anonymous. Your company will not be identified by name in the comment. The comment will be submitted by Auman, Mahan & Furry on behalf of NTRCA as a whole. The survey can be found by clicking the button above.
Read more about what Auman, Mahan & Furry's Gary Auman thinks about the OSHA Rule HERE.
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