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OSHA heat standard clears regulatory hurdle
- The Department of Labor is making progress toward publishing a rule aimed at protecting construction workers from heat-related hazards on the job.
- OSHA’s Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health unanimously recommended OSHA to expedite the notice of proposed rulemaking for the new heat standard, with ongoing input sought from stakeholders and the public.
- Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Doug Parker emphasized the agency’s commitment to developing the proposed rule during a construction safety event.
- OSHA’s National Emphasis Program targets heat-related hazards in workplaces, conducting inspections to safeguard workers from heat-related illnesses, while employers are mandated to provide water, rest, and shade to protect workers from heat exposure.
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