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VPPPA’s new “Journey Toward Safety Excellence” program was unveiled during the opening general session at VPPPA’s 2025 Safety+ Symposium in St. Louis, MO. 

There are many underlying reasons for employee complacency in the workplace.

About 3,389 suffer from heat illnesses, such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heatstroke every year, according to the BLS.

Mitigating heat stress requires more than hydration and job rotation.

Jim Frederick, Principal at NEXUS HSE, LLC, and former OSHA deputy and acting OSHA chief in the Biden administration offers an insider’s explanation of 25 OSHA proposals recently published in the Federal Register.

While OSHA hasn’t issued a new federal standard, it’s actively citing employers under the General Duty Clause for ergonomic violations.

While some heat rules may vary between states and the new OSHA heat rule is still in the works, it’s a good time to review heat hazard protocols. 

Businesses employing up to 25 employees will receive a penalty reduction of 70%.