FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- As Valley temperatures warm up employers should know new 'heat illness prevention regulations' go into effect Friday. New Cal/OSHA regulations are aimed at protecting anyone ...
OSHA held its public rulemaking hearing on the proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings standard from June 16 through July 2, 2025. Below is a summary of the ...
As record-breaking temperatures continue to impact communities and workplaces across the country, heat illness prevention remains a top priority for regulators at both the federal and state levels.
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- With sweat dripping down his nose in Raleigh on Friday, Artis Montague didn't hesitate to answer how he was feeling. "It is hot," Montague said. "I think I had at least 8-10 ...
OSHA continues to advance efforts to develop a standard aimed at preventing heat-related injuries and illnesses in both outdoor and indoor work environments. This initiative reflects the growing risks ...
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 ...
With speculation that summer 2025 will continue to break nationwide heat records, most outdoor workers have little protections in place to prevent heat-related illness, injury, or death on the job.
Gov. Gavin Newsom at a press conference. (Governor's office photo) Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed Assembly Bill 1336, a proposal that would have made it easier for farmworkers to receive workers’ ...
Extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related work fatalities in the United States, with construction workers accounting for more than a third of all heat-related deaths. As average daily ...
As temperatures climb into the 90s across Southern California, Cal/OSHA is reminding employers to protect outdoor and indoor workers from heat illness through water, shade, rest breaks, and training.
An Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health advisory committee vote on proposed heat safety regulations fell short of what labor rights groups were hoping for.