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United States: As Temperatures Start To Rise, OSHA Takes Steps To Implement Rules Concerning Heat Illness Prevention
- OSHA’s heat injury and illness prevention standard has been promised for years, primarily focusing on outdoor settings, with limited enforcement efforts.
- Recent activity suggests OSHA’s rulemaking process is gaining momentum, with the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health meeting on April 24, 2024, to discuss both outdoor and indoor work rulemaking.
- While some states have adopted indoor heat prevention programs, OSHA’s consideration of indoor and outdoor settings simultaneously is unexpected, given the complexity of the issue.
- Employers may need to adjust strategies for outdoor workers, such as providing more breaks and access to water, to comply with potential regulations.
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