OSHA Initiates Enhanced Measures to Address Heat-Related Illnesses Among Workers
To combat the hazards associated with extreme heat exposure – both indoors and outdoors – the White House has announced enhanced and expanded efforts the U.S. Department of Labor is taking to address heat-related illnesses.
As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s interagency effort and commitment to workplace safety, climate resilience, and environmental justice, the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is initiating enhanced measures to protect workers better in hot environments and reduce the dangers of exposure to ambient heat.