Articles Tagged with ''heat stress''

The very equipment that protects workers from immediate hazards can also increase the risk of heat-related illness.

More than 100 individuals and organizations are expected to testify and field questions during hearings. 

Let's take a look into the details of this proposed rule, exploring its significance, key provisions, and potential impact on workplaces across the United States.

No real surprises came with the Trump administration’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget for OSHA, released in detail Friday May 30, 2025.

This free app now allows users to select whether they work indoors or outdoors, which then prompts them to select specific criteria about their workplace. 

The U.S. House of Representatives Education and Workforce Committee wants OSHA to halt four rulemaking efforts.

If adopted, heat protections for New Mexico workers could go into effect as early as this summer.

OSHA also announced an informal public hearing on the proposed rule will begin on June 16, 2025.

The winning photos highlight effective strategies to keep workplaces safe from the heat.

Maryland joins five states – California, Colorado, Minnesota, Oregon and Washington – that already have statewide heat standards in place.