Navigating California’s New Indoor Workplace Heat Illness Standards
On June 20th, the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board approved California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 3396, “Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment.” This standard applies to most workplaces where the indoor temperature reaches 82°F, establishing required safety measures to prevent worker exposure to risk of heat illness. The Office of Administrative Law (OAL) has 30 working days to review the proposal. The Standards Board has requested that the regulation then take effect immediately following OAL approval. Note: For outdoor heat illness prevention, refer to Title 8, Section 3395.
Per a recent legal briefing from Fisher Phillips, and due to “the growing number of heat-related worker injuries and fatalities,” OSHA noted that “heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States.” OSHA’s new rule aims to build on existing state-level heat standards, such as those inCaliforniaand several other states. The rule applies to all employers conducting outdoor and indoor work in all general industry, construction, maritime, and agricultural sectors where OSHA has jurisdiction. It excludes short-duration employee exposure to heat, “sedentary” employees, those in indoor job sites kept below 80 degrees, remote workers, emergency response workers who are exempted under the rules, and government employers.
California employers are required to implement strategic and operational plans to address the recently effective Heat Safety laws. For more information, download our infographic.
Missed the SB 553 Compliance Deadline? CMTC Has You Covered!
Have you missed the July 1st compliance deadline for California's new employment law (Senate Bill 553)? Don't worry, we can help you! Our goal at CMTC is to make sure the manufacturers we serve understand the most updated compliance measures and enforce them effectively to protect their employees and avoid non-compliance fines.
To help California manufacturers with SB 553, CMTC is offering custom compliance plans. Click here to sign up for a no-cost consultation with our HR experts and start ensuring your legal compliance today!
Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation’s Virtual Career Fair
The Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation will host a Virtual Career Fair in partnership with SME on August 15, 2024. The online event features more than 40 of the country’s top manufacturing companies that recruit and support women and promote DEI in their company culture. Employers include Sherwin Williams, Molson Coors, Nordson, Archer Daniels Midland, Donaldson, ULTRA Maritime, Church & Dwight, Alfa Laval, and many more!
Job seekers have direct access to all employers and can easily connect one-on-one with recruiters to discuss open employment opportunities in manufacturing. Positions are available nationwide in engineering, production, operations, marketing, sales, HR, and more. Click here to register today!
Available Funding Opportunities
Leverage California Funding to Offset Training Costs
In a rapidly evolving business landscape, staying competitive requires a skilled and adaptable workforce. CMTC helps manufacturers achieve increased performance and ROI through high-quality, customized workforce training as well as assistance with securing state funding to offset training costs.
CMTC will partner with your organization to help you define a training plan and execute your vision!
State-Funded Workplace English, Math, Digital Literacy, & Technical Skills Training
CMTC has secured state fundingto provide workplace training to help California employers and their workers. The impact of improving English proficiency is far-reaching. Providing employees with education and training in basic and technical skills leads to increased productivity, communication, collaboration, and employee retention.
For a limited time, funding is available to eligible manufacturers to train employees in: Workplace English for non-native speakers, Shop Math, Digital Literacy, and Technical Skills.
Limited-Time Cybersecurity Funding for A&D Manufacturers
As with AS9100, your Systems Security Plan (SSP), Incident Reporting Plan (IRP), and SPRS Score should be reviewed annually to ensure cybersecurity compliance. By prioritizing cybersecurity, Aerospace & Defense manufacturers can retain & grow their client base, protect their assets, preserve their reputation, and ultimately expand revenue opportunities.
Need help getting started or taking the next step? CMTC has secured limited-time funding to help A&D manufacturers with: NIST 800-171 Assessment SPRS Score, Remediation Consultation for Improving SPRS Score, Access Control, Network Security Architecture, White Listing, Multi-Factor Authentication, Oversight of Third Party IT Providers, and Incident Reporting & Incident Response Readiness.
4 Ways to Optimize Sales & Marketing for Business Growth
It’s no secret that California’s manufacturers face unique challenges that require tailored approaches to stand out in the market. Whether it’s product and service differentiation, targeted online and offline marketing tactics, or optimizing distribution channels, each approach is vital for expanding the business. In this blog, we explore four ways manufacturers can optimize sales and marketing in order to enhance market presence, build long-lasting customer relationships, and open up new growth opportunities....
Upskilling California’s Workforce: Turnkey Access To Training Funding To Benefit Your Team
Did you know that the State of California offers a number of incentives and resources to support CA manufacturers with job skills training? The Employment Training Panel (ETP), a long-time partner of CMTC, provides funding to employers to help upgrade worker skills through training, leading to higher quality, efficiency, and cost savings as well as to greater job satisfaction and employee retention. In this blog, we explore the importance of workforce development as well as how CMTC assists California manufacturers in accessing ETP funds for customized training....
Today’s customers are looking for American-made products because they associate them with quality. In fact, research studies have revealed that 60% of Americans are willing to pay more for products made here at home. There’s no cost to join the other 1,500-plus Made in CA members, just click here to sign up.
This Month's Featured Manufacturers
GOEPPNER INDUSTRIES, INC. | 5TH AXIS INC
IENVIZION | AMC
Every month, CMTC is proud to showcase manufacturers participating in the Made in CA Program. Featured companies appear in order from when they qualified for and joined the Program. Each week, one of this month's featured manufacturers is promoted on the Made in CA social media sites, giving each company more visibility.
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