b'messenger MIDWEST INSULATION CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION 7250 POE AVE., SUITE 410 - DAYTON, OH 45414 - micainsulation.org VOLUME 58NO.10 October 2024 WHATS INSIDE THIS MONTH:Our goal is to ensure that OSHA considers the practical Survey - OSHA Proposed Heat Injury and needs and concerns of businesses like yours when finalizing the standard. Illness Prevention Standard Presidents MessagePlease take a few moments to complete the survey to the Transforming Construction Safety: The Shiftbest of your ability. If a question does not apply to you as From Compliance to Compassionan employer, then simply do not respond and proceed to Department of Labor Addresses AI the next question. Why Use the MICA Manual?Downturn Comes for the Nonresidential Your feedback will be instrumental in shaping the Construction Sector Midwest Insulation Contractors Associations formal US Department of Labor announces grants forcomment to OSHA and advocating for any necessary women in nontraditional occupationsadjustments.Dodge Momentum Index Recedes 4% in September Your feedback will be anonymous. Your company will Contractor Confidence Improves in September not be identified by name in the comment. The comment Construction job openings fall post-Helene will be submitted by Auman, Mahan, & Furry on behalf of the Association as a whole. The survey can be found here:MICA Employer Survey - Comments for OSHA Proposed Heat Injury & Illness Prevention Standard Survey - OSHA Proposed Heat Injury and IllnessPrevention StandardThe survey will close on Monday, November 11, 2024.As you may be aware, OSHA recently issued a proposed Heat Illness and Injury Prevention Standard.Currently,We know your time is valuable, but it is important for all OSHA is accepting comments from employers regardingmembers to comment so your concerns about this new this proposed standard through December 30 and ourstandard can be heard. Legal Counsel at Auman, Mahan, & Furry isspearheading a response on our behalf.Thank you for your participation Auman, Mahan, & Furry has crafted a survey to garner your insights and opinions, but your participation and feedback is critical. By sharing your perspective, Auman, Mahan, & Furry will compile MICA members responses to reflect a comprehensive message to OSHA that illustrates the real-world implications that theirScan Here for the Survey!proposed standard would have on employers. 1'