Items Tagged with 'heat stress'

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. 

OSHA encourages public participation in the rulemaking process.

The dangers of working in the heat and its adverse impacts are “predictable and largely preventable,” according to the WHO.

This new rule from OSHA paired with dangerously high summer temperatures mean that heat safety will continue to weigh heavily for some time to come.

One of the key features of THORZT™ Freeze Shots is its innovative snap-and-twist packaging, which provides unparalleled convenience. 

AIHA is encouraging outdoor workers and employers to participate in the app’s open beta testing phase and provide feedback on its functionality.