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Why do we invest so much time and energy into building and maturing our safety and health management systems (SHMS)?

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. 

From evolving OSHA guidance to emerging state-level rules around heat exposure, mental health and ESG-linked safety standards, today’s safety environment is anything but static.

With the workforce demographics changing drastically over the past decade, it’s imperative for EHS managers and safety teams to rethink evacuation planning

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

President Trump’s “Make Our Children Healthy Again” Assessment Report, was released May 22, 2025.