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CGA Launches Hydrogen “Safety is Step One” Campaign
/0 Comments/in Hydrogen Safety /by CGAWe share an email sent from CGA President & CEO Rich Gottwald to our members with news that we are launching a major new campaign, Hydrogen “Safety is Step One.”
CGA Launches Emeritus Member Program
/0 Comments/in CGA News /by CGAThis program recognizes retired members for their contributions and commitment to the Association. Emeritus membership allows retired members in good standing to maintain a connection with CGA and their industry peers.
OSHA Issues COVID-19 Vaccination Rule for Companies with 100 Employees or More
/0 Comments/in COVID-19 /by CGAThis OSHA standard requires large companies to ensure their workers are fully vaccinated by January 4, 2022. Beginning December 5, personnel not yet fully vaccinated must wear face coverings indoors, and those who don’t get the vaccine by January 4 will be required to provide weekly negative COVID-19 tests.
Sid Phakey Honored with 2021 IOMA International Harmonization Award
/0 Comments/in International Publications & Harmonization /by CGAThis prestigious award, created by the International Oxygen Manufacturers Association Global Committee, is presented annually to an individual who best exemplifies the character, commitment, and technical excellence prevalent in the development of harmonized publications or legislation at the international level.
CGA’s H-4 Publication Defines Processes and Terms Associated with Hydrogen Fueling Technologies
/0 Comments/in CGA Publications /by CGAThis safety publication covers technologies and terminology that applies to hydrogen fuel production, storage, transport, and use.
CGA Meets with White House to Discuss Vaccine Requirement Impacts on Industry
/0 Comments/in CGA News, COVID-19 /by CGACGA President & CEO, Rich Gottwald, and Board of Directors Chair, Chris Ebeling, met with White House representatives on October 26, 2021 to express concerns about the unintended consequences of OSHA’s proposed Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring all employers with 100 or more employees to ensure their workforce is vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide a weekly negative test result if not vaccinated.
Congratulations to the 2021 CGA and GAWDA Distributor Safety Award Winners!
/0 Comments/in CGA News /by CGAThese awards honor the participating GAWDA distributor member companies that have shown the greatest improvement in safety performance.
CGA & GAWDA’s Young & Emerging Professionals Summit Returns for a 2nd Successful Year
/0 Comments/in CGA Events /by CGAThe 2021 Summit drew more than 2,000 attendees from all over the world who gave the event overwhelmingly high marks. Industry leaders acknowledged the event as a tremendous success and an unparalleled learning opportunity.
CGA’s August & September 2021 Safety Publications (New Releases & Revisions)
/0 Comments/in CGA Publications /by CGAHere’s a quick recap of our safety publications issued in August and September of 2021.
CGA Offers New Compressed Gas Safety Resources for the Cannabis Industry
/0 Comments/in Safety Information /by CGACGA now offers free posters and related safety information for cannabis growers and processors on the topics of carbon dioxide, cryogenic and refrigerated liquids, flammable gases, and compressed gas cylinders and equipment.