Last summer, the United States took a crucial step towards protecting millions of workers across the country from the impacts of extreme heat on the job. In July 2024, the Occupational Safety and ...

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 ...

As heat stress becomes an increasingly critical issue in industrial safety, head protection must evolve to not only shield the wearer from impacts but also mitigate heat stress. According to Page and ...

As summer heat intensifies, safety leaders must be ready to act—even while federal regulations remain uncertain. While OSHA’s proposed “Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work ...

Summer 2024 was the United States’ fourth-hottest on record, and the hottest in history for many cities across the country. As global temperatures rise and heatwaves become more severe and frequent, ...

OSHA has proposed a rule to protect workers from heat-related illnesses and injuries, but its future is uncertain. The proposed rule would require employers to monitor temperatures, provide training, ...

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 climate change warms the planet, extreme heat is becoming more common in the workplace for millions. Many jobs throughout the United States require working in extreme heat, and higher temperatures ...

As we enter the summer season, it's a perfect time to remember the risks of heat stress and the protective measures needed for working outdoors in hot, humid, and sunny conditions—as well as in indoor ...