October, 2021
Greetings,

It is hard to believe the holidays are just around the corner, and as if supply chain issues haven’t wreaked enough havoc, they are now threating our holiday traditions.... Read on to find out more!

As we enter the third quarter of 2021, our industry continues to battle supply chain challenges rooted from production and shipping delays worldwide. Now, more than ever, it is important to have the right people in place, who can pay close attention to detail.

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Sustainable Electricity-Free Air Conditioner Can Harness Solar Energy To Reduce Temperatures on Hot Days
A simple cooling system driven by the capture of passive solar energy could provide low-cost food refrigeration and living space cooling for impoverished communities with no access to the electricity grid. The system, which has no electrical components, exploits the powerful cooling effect that occurs when certain salts are dissolved in water. After each cooling cycle, the system uses solar energy to evaporate the water and regenerate the salt, ready for reuse.

OSHA Recordable vs. Reportable Incidents: How to Tell The Difference
If you have more than 10 employees or work in an industry with a higher-than-average potential for hazardous incidents—which covers nearly all metalworking shops and manufacturing facilities—then you’re subject to OSHA recording and reporting rules.

OSHA’s recordable versus reportable incidents: What’s the difference? What must a manufacturing plant share with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration?

First, it is important to identify workplaces with potentially chronic safety issues...According to the KPA's OSHA reporting blog post, some in injuries and illnesses that seem to happen in the workplace are not, in fact, work-related incidents...
Going Cold Turkey
Supply chain issues threaten Thanksgiving main course
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To get a turkey on your Thanksgiving table this year, you may have to plan ahead. And even so, ham, pork tenderloin, chicken or even tofurkey might have to fill in as substitutes.

Supply chain issues that started during the COVID-19 pandemic have been exacerbated by several factors, including a national labor shortage and shipping slowdowns, and are likely to continue impacting businesses throughout the holidays, economists and logistics experts say...The supply chain issue spurred action from President Joe Biden, who announced Wednesday that the Port of Los Angeles would begin operating around the clock in an effort to address a backlog caused by a variety of factors, including trucking labor shortages. 

Keeping Things Light
About the Katilyst Company
Katilyst Company is your HVAC consultant and supply partner. We work diligently to eliminate unnecessary costs for your commercial projects, repair, and maintenance efforts. Our purpose is to expedite the procurement process which leads to a happier and healthier environment for our clients. When you engage Katilyst for your Commercial HVAC needs, you can expect accurate answers along with a fast and complete solution. Katilyst is a SWaM certified micro-business with 15+ years of experience. We maintain a vast network of resources to locate all types of HVAC parts and equipment. 

Katilyst also offers premier project management and consulting services at any stage of your project. We pay close attention to detail while offering flexibility, a fresh perspective, and experienced personnel. Katilyst strives for the highest level of productivity and enthusiasm at all times.  

Learn more about our services by visiting our website: www.KatilystCompany.com  
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