By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The New York bill would help protect the aesthetic contours of certain historic vehicles and relieve vehicle owners of the burden and expense of having to create mounting holes on some original bumpers.

Legislation was introduced in the New York State Senate to provide that a historical motor vehicle which was not manufactured with a license plate display area on the front of the vehicle may display only a single plate on the rear of the vehicle.

Among other things, the bill would help protect the aesthetic contours of certain historic vehicles and relieve vehicle owners of the burden and expense of having to create mounting holes on some original bumpers.

The measure provides that the single-plate requirement would take effect January 1 in the year after enactment into law. The bill will be considered by the Senate Transportation Committee. 

For more information, visit the SEMA Action Network website. For details, contact Steve McDonald at stevem@sema.org.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set significantly lower exposure limits for beryllium and related compounds. The new limit for beryllium is 0.2 micrograms per cubic meter—just one-tenth the previous level. Beryllium is a naturally occurring element that has many beneficial attributes and widespread applications. It is one-third lighter than aluminum, yet stiffer than steel; resistant to fatigue and corrosion; and recyclable. In the auto industry, beryllium is frequently used in airbag, power-steering, anti-lock braking and fuel-injection systems.

OSHA believes a small percentage of workers exposed to the chemical may develop chronic beryllium lung disease. Most worker exposure is associated with foundry and smelting operations, machining, beryllium-oxide ceramics and composite manufacturing. OSHA estimates that the new standard will apply to about 62,000 workers and potentially prevent nearly 100 deaths and 50 serious illnesses each year.

The new rule takes effect March 10, 2017, but industry has one year to implement most of the changes, such as creating restricted beryllium work areas and using respirators and protective clothing sufficient to meet the new limits. 

Additional information may be found at www.osha.gov/beryllium.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set significantly lower exposure limits for beryllium and related compounds. The new limit for beryllium is 0.2 micrograms per cubic meter—just one-tenth the previous level. Beryllium is a naturally occurring element that has many beneficial attributes and widespread applications. It is one-third lighter than aluminum, yet stiffer than steel; resistant to fatigue and corrosion; and recyclable. In the auto industry, beryllium is frequently used in airbag, power-steering, anti-lock braking and fuel-injection systems.

OSHA believes a small percentage of workers exposed to the chemical may develop chronic beryllium lung disease. Most worker exposure is associated with foundry and smelting operations, machining, beryllium-oxide ceramics and composite manufacturing. OSHA estimates that the new standard will apply to about 62,000 workers and potentially prevent nearly 100 deaths and 50 serious illnesses each year.

The new rule takes effect March 10, 2017, but industry has one year to implement most of the changes, such as creating restricted beryllium work areas and using respirators and protective clothing sufficient to meet the new limits. 

Additional information may be found at www.osha.gov/beryllium.

By SEMA Washington, D.C., Staff

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set significantly lower exposure limits for beryllium and related compounds. The new limit for beryllium is 0.2 micrograms per cubic meter—just one-tenth the previous level. Beryllium is a naturally occurring element that has many beneficial attributes and widespread applications. It is one-third lighter than aluminum, yet stiffer than steel; resistant to fatigue and corrosion; and recyclable. In the auto industry, beryllium is frequently used in airbag, power-steering, anti-lock braking and fuel-injection systems.

OSHA believes a small percentage of workers exposed to the chemical may develop chronic beryllium lung disease. Most worker exposure is associated with foundry and smelting operations, machining, beryllium-oxide ceramics and composite manufacturing. OSHA estimates that the new standard will apply to about 62,000 workers and potentially prevent nearly 100 deaths and 50 serious illnesses each year.

The new rule takes effect March 10, 2017, but industry has one year to implement most of the changes, such as creating restricted beryllium work areas and using respirators and protective clothing sufficient to meet the new limits. 

Additional information may be found at www.osha.gov/beryllium.

By SEMA Editors

Performance Racing Industry (PRI) has moved to its new location in Aliso Viejo, California.

Performance Racing Industry (PRI) has completed the move into its new Aliso Viejo, California, offices.

The new mailing address is:

27081 Aliso Creek Road, Suite 150
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

All PRI staff email and phone information will remain the same.

For more information, call 949-499-5413.

By SEMA Editors

Performance Racing Industry (PRI) has moved to its new location in Aliso Viejo, California.

Performance Racing Industry (PRI) has completed the move into its new Aliso Viejo, California, offices.

The new mailing address is:

27081 Aliso Creek Road, Suite 150
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

All PRI staff email and phone information will remain the same.

For more information, call 949-499-5413.

By Byron Bergmann

Forty-nine companies participated in the 2016 SEMA Show Student Program and Student Career Day.

SEMA Education hosts a variety of programs during the SEMA Show designed to help students explore career opportunities in the automotive aftermarket industry.

SEMA would like to acknowledge the following companies for supporting this initiative through their participation in the SEMA Show Student Program and Student Career Day:

View the 2016 list of participating schools.

Contact Juliet Marshall, Manager, Education Projects, at julietm@sema.org to learn how your company can get involved.

By Byron Bergmann

Forty-nine companies participated in the 2016 SEMA Show Student Program and Student Career Day.

SEMA Education hosts a variety of programs during the SEMA Show designed to help students explore career opportunities in the automotive aftermarket industry.

SEMA would like to acknowledge the following companies for supporting this initiative through their participation in the SEMA Show Student Program and Student Career Day:

View the 2016 list of participating schools.

Contact Juliet Marshall, Manager, Education Projects, at julietm@sema.org to learn how your company can get involved.

By Byron Bergmann

Forty-nine companies participated in the 2016 SEMA Show Student Program and Student Career Day.

SEMA Education hosts a variety of programs during the SEMA Show designed to help students explore career opportunities in the automotive aftermarket industry.

SEMA would like to acknowledge the following companies for supporting this initiative through their participation in the SEMA Show Student Program and Student Career Day:

View the 2016 list of participating schools.

Contact Juliet Marshall, Manager, Education Projects, at julietm@sema.org to learn how your company can get involved.

By SEMA Editors

Visit the NHRA website for a look back at some of the interviews and full-day coverage from the NHRA's booth at the 2016 SEMA Show.

During the week of the 2016 SEMA Show, NHRA streamed live interviews featuring the stars of the Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and other personalities from the performance aftermarket. 

The drivers featured in the interviews include John Force, Robert Hight, Ron Capps, Erica Sanders and Brittany and Courtney Force.

Visit the NHRA website for a look back at some of the interviews and full-day coverage.