Standards and Legislation - Page 16

Weathering the Enforcement Storm

January 18, 2022

Now is the time to take the necessary steps to ensure your workplace can withstand increased governmental enforcement we are likely to experience.

Supreme Court Halts Vaccine-or-Test Rule

Case will return to lower court for test of mandate’s legality

Matt Jachman

January 14, 2022

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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of a stay of the mandate from OSHA, which would have applied to businesses with over 100 employees and affected more than 80 million workers.

AHR Pick ’Em: Educational Session Winners in Las Vegas

From decarbonization to preventing callbacks, these highlights cover the latest shifts and the perennial challenges for distributors and customers

Robert Beverly

January 12, 2022

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At this year’s AHR Expo, consider some of these picks, made with distributors in mind, to increase the payoff for your time and travel.

EPA’s Cylinder Ban Comes Under Fire From HVAC Industry

Critics say the disposable refrigerant cylinder ban increases costs and poses safety risks for technicians

Joanna R. Turpin

January 4, 2022

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EPA’s final rule on the AIM Act included a ban on non-refillable refrigerant cylinders starting in 2025. Several industry associations and a cylinder manufacturer have filed petitions to overturn the ban.

New Year Marks Start of HFC Phasedown In U.S.

R-410A could be phased out in new equipment as soon as 2025

Joanna R. Turpin

January 2, 2022

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Welcome to the first stage of the HFC phasedown as mandated by the AIM Act. As of January 1, 2022, the production of HFC refrigerants has been reduced by 10%.

FMI Files Emergency Stay On Vaccine Mandate

The association says OSHA rule would harm its members

December 31, 2021

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The FMI expressed disappointment with the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals decision to lift the judicial stay barring implementation and enforcement of the OSHA ETS on COVID-19 vaccination and testing for private businesses.