The Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health unanimously recommended OSHA to proceed with creating a federal heat exposure standard.
OSHA previously sought public input on heat-related issues for developing this standard.
OSHA plans to protect workers from heat hazards through new regulations and will enforce them using existing tools, like citing under the General Duty Clause.
OSHA prioritizes inspections in agricultural industries under its National Emphasis Program and is establishing a new regional office in Birmingham while merging Regions 9 and 10 into a San Francisco office for operational efficiency.
