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The Department of Labor released a proposed rule Tuesday designed to protect millions of indoor and outdoor workers in the U.S. from extreme heat.   The proposed rule would require employers to develop a Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Plan to control and mitigate hazards in workplaces impacted by excessive heat. The standard would require employers to evaluate heat risks and, when necessary, provide drinking water, rest breaks and control of indoor heat. It also would require plans for workers accustomed to working in high heat. https://lnkd.in/gkP2h5hJ

The Department of Labor released a proposed rule Tuesday designed to protect millions of indoor and outdoor workers in the U.S. from extreme heat. The proposed rule would require employers to develop a Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Plan to control and mitigate hazards in workplaces impacted by excessive heat. The standard would require employers to evaluate heat risks and, when necessary, provide drinking water, rest breaks and control of indoor heat. It also would require plans for workers accustomed to working in high heat. https://lnkd.in/gmiMBJwW

Since 2022, OSHA has placed an emphasis on high heat working conditions and ways to keep employees safe. In late June of this year, OSHA proposed a rule for high heat conditions which would place requirements on employers to monitor temperatures and provide water, rest breaks, and control of indoor heat when certain conditions are met. It should be a top priority of employers to ensure worker safety from heat, especially given the extreme temperatures in recent summers. However, this rule will also make guidelines enforceable for employers that will require them to provide additional support to their employees. It is imperative that those employers familiarize themselves with what these guidelines will require and make sure to integrate them into their health and safety programs. https://lnkd.in/e5JqHe4P

🚨 HR ALERT 🚨 In July, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a Heat Hazard Alert to remind you of your responsibility to protect workers against heat. Here are some key takeaways: 🌡️ Federal law requires employers to provide safe, healthy working conditions. 🌡️ Employers have a legal responsibility not to assign work in high heat conditions without protections in place for workers. 🌡️ OSHA's Heat Illness Prevention campaign provides resources to educate employers and workers on heat hazards and how to prevent them. Check out the full Hazard Alert from OSHA here: https://lnkd.in/dYQvGZ4D Let's keep our workers safe and healthy during these hot summer months! ☀️ #heatsafety #workplacesafety #osha

The Department of Labor is taking a critical step to address workplace heat dangers and advance a proposed rule aimed at reducing health risks for U.S. workers in both outdoor and indoor settings. On April 24, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) presented the initial regulatory framework of the draft rule at a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health. The committee unanimously recommended OSHA to swiftly proceed with the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, marking significant progress in this vital area of worker safety. As OSHA moves forward, it will actively engage stakeholders and the public to gather input and refine the rule to effectively safeguard workers from heat-related risks. Meanwhile, OSHA remains committed to its existing outreach and enforcement efforts, educating employers and workers while holding businesses accountable under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. With record-breaking temperatures impacting our nation, the risks of on-the-job heat exposure are heightened, particularly during the summer months. Sadly, many heat-related illnesses and fatalities are preventable. Let's work together to ensure the safety and well-being of our workforce. For more information or assistance on workplace heat safety, feel free to DM me. Your safety is our priority! ☀️💼 #WorkplaceSafety #WorkerHealth #HeatSafety

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a rule to protect millions of indoor and outdoor workers from extreme heat. This proposed rule will become an enforceable guideline and require employers to develop a Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Plan, as well as more rest breaks, control of indoor heat, and to provide drinking water. Read the article below to find out how this proposal can affect your company and its workers. #industrynews #projectmanagement #promatech #safety

🥵🔥🎶BABY IT'S HOT OUTSIDE🎶🔥🥵 🌞 OSHA Proposes New Standard to Combat Heat Injuries and Illnesses 🌞 📢 On July 2, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a proposed standard aimed at protecting workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses. If finalized, this groundbreaking rule would apply to all employers conducting indoor and outdoor work across various sectors, including general industry, construction, maritime, and agriculture. 🌾🚧🏢 📊 Key Statistics: ●  Nearly 500 workers died from heat exposure in the U.S. from 2011-2022. ●  Approximately 34,000 work-related heat injuries and illnesses resulted in days away from work during the same period. 🛡️ Employer Obligations: ● Identify heat hazards ☀️ ● Develop heat illness and emergency response plans 🆘 ● Provide training for employees and supervisors 📚 ● Implement work practice standards: rest breaks, access to shade and water, and heat acclimatization for new employees 🌳💧 📝 Next Steps: ● The proposed rule will undergo a 120-day comment period before finalization. ● Employers must comply with the new requirements within 150 days of publication, likely in 2025. ● Start preparing now: identify heat hazards, update policies, and plan training protocols. 📅 💼 Stay Informed: Employers should monitor updates and potential legal challenges. Check out additional resources for more information on the rulemaking process and how to provide comments. #BBG #OSHA #WorkplaceSafety #HeatSafety #EmployeeWellbeing #HeatIllnessPrevention #SafetyFirst #LaborLaws #HR #OccupationalHealth #SafetyStandards #WorkplaceCompliance #StaySafe #HeatHazards #HealthAndSafety

The proposed rule would require employers to develop a Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Plan to control and mitigate hazards in workplaces impacted by excessive heat. The standard would require employers to evaluate heat risks and, when necessary, provide drinking water, rest breaks and control of indoor heat. It also would require plans for workers unaccustomed to working in high heat.

The proposed rule would require employers to develop a Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Plan to control and mitigate hazards in workplaces impacted by excessive heat. The standard would require employers to evaluate heat risks and, when necessary, provide drinking water, rest breaks and control of indoor heat. It also would require plans for workers unaccustomed to working in high heat.

The proposed rule would require employers to develop a Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Plan to control and mitigate hazards in workplaces impacted by excessive heat. The standard would require employers to evaluate heat risks and, when necessary, provide drinking water, rest breaks and control of indoor heat. It also would require plans for workers unaccustomed to working in high heat.