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As Temperatures Start to Rise, OSHA Takes Steps to Implement Rules Concerning Heat Illness Prevention
- OSHA’s Progress: Signs indicate OSHA’s heat injury and illness prevention standard may finally be advancing, with a meeting scheduled for April 24, 2024.
- Agenda Items: The Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health will discuss both outdoor and indoor heat injury prevention, marking a potential shift in OSHA’s approach.
- Surprise Factor: While some states have already implemented indoor heat prevention regulations, OSHA’s simultaneous focus on both indoor and outdoor settings raises questions about the complexity of this rulemaking.
- Employer Implications: Employers may need to reassess strategies for outdoor workers, possibly requiring more breaks and access to water to prevent heat-related injuries and illnesses.
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