In Florida, where the state has banned adoption of local laws intended to protect outdoor workers, the lack of federal rules ...

Federal rules requiring businesses to protect workers from extreme heat are coming in 2027, and current precautions may not ...

Extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related work fatalities in the United States, with construction workers accounting for more than a third of all heat-related deaths. As average daily ...

OSHA has updated and extended its National Emphasis Program on heat hazards for workplaces in the U.S., according to an April 10 news release. The previous NEP, originally issued in April 2022 and ...

On April 10, 2026, OSHA published an updated National Emphasis Program (NEP) for outdoor and indoor heat-related hazards. The updated NEP largely mirrors the prior NEP, but adds new industries and ...

A National Council for Occupational Safety and Health report raises alarm over increased heat-related jobsite risks as the construction industry enters “the most dangerous time of year for heat ...

As record-breaking temperatures continue to impact communities and workplaces across the country, heat illness prevention remains a top priority for regulators at both the federal and state levels.

MILWAUKEE — The U.S. on Monday experienced record-breaking heat that is expected to linger in the central and eastern U.S. ahead of July 4, according to the National Weather Service. With construction ...

As the temperatures climb, Great Bend-based commercial cleaning product maker Fuller Industries Inc. has announced an ...

As Oregon heads into the hottest part of the year and wildfire season ramps up, Oregon OSHA is reminding employers they must ...

Minnesota and Wisconsin construction crews battle heat indexes over 100°F Experts urge water, rest, shade, and heat illness awareness Contractors call for flexibility in heat safety regulations Last ...

State regulators have moved to strengthen heat illness protections for thousands of employees following a unanimous vote by the Industrial Commission of Arizona. The decision directs agency staff to ...