The federal government remains intent on turning up the heat on employers to keep workers safe in the heat — whether they’ll prevail remains an open question. The U.S. Department of Labor’s ...

As extreme heat and heat waves intensify, workers can collapse without warning. Here’s how employers are using tech to detect ...

The U.S. Dept. of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration published its proposed rule on workplace heat safety last summer. Photo by Shawn T. Moore/U.S. Dept. of Labor June 19, 2025 When ...

No federal law protects outdoor workers from heat. OSHA's rule is stalled, Congress is split, and only 6 states have their ...

The agency extended its Heat National Emphasis Program, providing inspectors and employers with clearer compliance safety checklists.

On July 2, 2024, OSHA released its long-awaited proposed rule to prevent heat-related injuries and illnesses in the workplace. OSHA initiated the rulemaking process in October 2021 as part of its ...

OSHA has officially extended its Heat National Emphasis Program (NEP) through April 2031, reinforcing the agency's continued focus on preventing heat-related illnesses and fatalities while providing ...

On September 17, 2025, OSHA extended the deadline for submitting post-hearing comments on its proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings rule. Chief Administrative ...

As the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) continues developing its proposed federal standard to address heat-related illness and injury in the workplace, the American Road & ...

As temperatures in the Harrisburg region reach into the triple digits for the Fourth of July weekend, Pennsylvania could soon ...

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