OSHA recently extended its National Emphasis Program on outdoor and indoor workplace heat-related hazards to 04.08.26. Employers should take this opportunity to review and update their workplace ...
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration shows few signs of progress in finalizing proposed regulations intended to address risks associated with employee exposure to hot working ...
But OSHA is not dead yet, and it’s still charged with preventing accidents, advising companies on workplace safety policies, and more. One recent move to keep workers safe on the job is the recent ...
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OSHA's proposed heat injury prevention rule covers employer requirements for safety plans, hydration, acclimatization, and employee training. The comment period has been extended to October 30, ...
A warming climate exposes more and more workers to increasingly hotter conditions every year, yet soon after taking office, Donald Trump indefinitely froze a heat illness prevention rule proposed ...
Minnesota and Wisconsin construction crews battle heat indexes over 100°F Experts urge water, rest, shade, and heat illness awareness Contractors call for flexibility in heat safety regulations Last ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, June 25, the American Building Materials Alliance (ABMA) testified before the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding its proposed Heat Injury ...