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The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged... more +
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged with assuring healthy, safe, working environments. OSHA sets and enforces safety standards and policies. Examples of OSHA's duties include setting limits on workers' exposure to hazardous substances, ensuring workers have access to safety information and protective equipment, and providing employers and workers proper training to prevent dangerous conditions. less -
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OSHA’s First Federal Heat Standard for Outdoor and Indoor Work

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OSHA issued an unofficial version of a long-awaited proposed rule addressing heat injury and illness prevention. The official version has yet to be published in the Federal Register. The proposed rule requires employers...more

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Analysis of OSHA’s Proposed Heat Illness Prevention Rule – Sign-up for the Kickoff Meeting for CMC’s Employers Heat Rulemaking...

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By Eric J. Conn and Beeta B. Lashkari On July 2, 2024, OSHA revealed an unofficial version of its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for an Indoor and Outdoor Heat Illness Prevention Rule.  For unknown reasons, OSHA has not...more

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OSHA Proposes Heat Stress Standard

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On July 2, 2024, OSHA released its long-anticipated heat stress standard. It is a broad standard that, if finalized, will apply to employers in both construction and general industry. It is also a somewhat complicated...more

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OSHA Provides Regulatory Framework for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Standard

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Though heralded as one of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) top priorities, the introduction of a heat injury and illness prevention standard has yet to happen. According to some reports, OSHA has yet...more

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OSHA's Heat Illness Prevention Efforts

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Across the nation in recent weeks, we have seen record heat. These alarming temperatures are not merely an annoyance. They can put thousands of workers at risk. ...more

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Wildfire Smoke Safety Rules Enacted for Oregon Workplaces

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In response to hotter summers and increased wildfires, both Oregon and Washington have recently passed legislation aimed at keeping workers safe in these conditions. Oregon’s OSHA adopted its rules in May of 2022 and...more

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Oregon Releases Final Rules on Heat Illness Prevention and Wildfire Smoke Exposure

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On May 9 and 10, 2022, the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Oregon OSHA) adopted final rules on heat illness and wildfire smoke. The Oregon OSHA Final Heat Illness Prevention Standard - Oregon...more

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Oregon Issues Rules on Wildfire Smoke Protection

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Following up on the new excessive heat rules, Oregon has issued temporary rules to protect employees from wildfire smoke, which will remain in place for six months while the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health...more

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Heat-Related Illness Prevention: Introduction to Federal and State Standards

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Heat-related illness can affect various industries and work environments. As temperatures rise this summer, it is important for businesses to have a plan to address heat-related illness to protect both the employer and its...more

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Will OSHA Bring The Heat This Summer? Groups Continue To Press For Heat Standards

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This past Memorial Day weekend, the southeastern region of the United States experienced a historic heatwave that set all-time records. It’s only going to get hotter, and temperatures throughout the summer can create hazards...more

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NIOSH And Private Groups Turn Up The Temperature On OSHA For A Heat Stress Standard

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Summer may now be over, but the debate over how OSHA should regulate worker exposure to heat – indoors and out – may be getting hotter. Over the summer, both the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)...more

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