In about 3 years and 4 months, on March 22, 2024, producers of laminated products made with urea-formaldehyde (UF) resins will become subject to all the requirements applicable to hardwood product producers under EPA’s rule on formaldehyde in composite wood products, 40 C.F.R. Part 770 (the Rule). KCMA members should consider taking action now to prepare for this compliance deadline. Here are four strategies to consider.
SURVEY ON INTEREST LEVEL IN SKILLED TRADES CAREERS
A recent survey from The National Kitchen & Bath Association showed that interest levels in skilled trades careers are almost as high in female high schoolers as their mail counterparts. Addi
DOL ANNOUNCES FUNDS TO SUPPORT TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIP
Last week the Department of Labor announced the availability of $40 million in Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants to expand colleges' ability to meet labor market demand for a skilled
HARDWOOD FEDERATION ASKS FOR NEXT COVID RELIEF PACKAGE
The Hardwood Federation (of which KCMA is a member) has put together several asks for Congress to be included if and when another Covid relief package is passed.
WOODWORKING INDUSTRY SEES RECOVERING FROM PANDEMIC
Woodworking manufacturers have largely made it through the business difficulties surrounding the pandemic and most are back to full production levels.
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Alert to Keep Manufacturing Workers Safe During Pandemic
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an alert listing safety tips employers can follow to help protect manufacturing workers from exposure to coronavirus.