May ’25 at-a-glance … regulations

Advocacy at work in Washington State 

Gov. Ferguson signed Washington State SB 5628 concerning lead in cookware. The bill, which incorporates industry feedback, gives manufacturers time to lower the ppm of lead in aluminum and brass cookware before new standards go into effect. Final legislation excludes large appliances, such as refrigerators and ranges, which were in earlier drafts. Thanks to NAFEM member Wood Stone Corp., the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers and the Cookware Sustainability Alliance for joining NAFEM in working with elected officials on this positive outcome.  

OSHA hearing on heat injury/illness prevention scheduled for June 16 

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is holding a virtual public hearing on its Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings Rulemaking June 16. The proposed rule addresses heat hazards in indoor and outdoor environments when the heat index reaches 80° or higher. Information on viewing the virtual proceedings is expected closer to the date. The comment period closed Jan. 14. Comments are available for viewing.