On July 1, Brewers Association (BA) Vice President of Government Affairs Marc Sorini testified at a hearing on a proposed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rule on heat injuries and illnesses. The rule would impose a variety of safety standards on employers of workers who may face exposure to high or very high temperatures – defined as above 80º and 90º Fahrenheit. The rule accordingly would cover most brewers as the brewing process creates a heat source within the brewery, and many outdoor retail areas will exceed the threshold during warmer months.