Ensuring Worker Safety: Understanding OSHA's Proposed Heat Safety Rule
Learn about the implications of OSHA's proposed heat safety rule and how it aims to protect workers from heat-related illnesses and injuries.
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Overview of OSHA's Proposed Heat Safety Rule
OSHA's National Emphasis Program on heat safety has been in place since April 2022. However, the newly proposed rule introduces enforceable guidelines to enhance worker protection from heat-related issues. Unlike general suggestions like 'water, rest, shade,' the rule specifies actions that employers must take to safeguard workers. The OSHA Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health's unanimous recommendation in April 2022 marked a significant step towards implementing this rule.
