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🔔 OSHA's Proactive Heat Safety Measures 🔔 OSHA is already performing targeted inspections and using the General Duty Clause to cite companies not protecting workers from heat hazards. Stay ahead—start your heat safety planning now! #WorkplaceSafety #HeatSafety #OSHA #NationalSafetyConsulting

🔔 Heat Rule Proposed to Protect Workers from Heat Hazards 🔔 President Biden has announced OSHA's proposed rule to protect workers from heat hazards in both outdoor and indoor environments. This Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention marks a significant step toward establishing a federal heat standard to safeguard workers. 🌡️ Key Highlights of the Proposed Standard 🌡️ Applies to: All employers in general industry, construction, maritime, and agriculture sectors under OSHA jurisdiction. Requirements: Employers must create a plan to evaluate and control heat hazards in the workplace. Objectives: Clarifies employer obligations and the necessary steps to effectively protect employees from hazardous heat exposure. Ultimate Goal: To prevent and reduce occupational injuries, illnesses, and fatalities caused by hazardous heat. National Safety Consulting encourages proactive measures! Start evaluating your workplace now. We offer hazard assessments and can help you develop a comprehensive heat safety plan. Let's work together to ensure a safer, healthier work environment for all! 💪🌞 #WorkplaceSafety #HeatSafety #OSHA #WorkerProtection #NationalSafetyConsulting

Staying ahead of new OSHA regulations on heat stress safety is crucial for protecting workers and enhancing workplace safety measures. With the announcement in September 2021, OSHA significantly emphasizes reducing heat exposure risks across various sectors. Key initiatives include intensified heat inspections, a focus on developing a standardized workplace heat protocol and forming a National Advisory Committee dedicated to sharing best practices. Notably, proactive measures such as conducting safety meetings, ensuring the provision of cool water, and extending inspection scopes to cover heat hazards have become more vital than ever. With inspections prioritized for heat-related complaints once the heat index surpasses 80 degrees, businesses must adapt swiftly, embedding these strategies into their health and safety policies to maintain compliance and safeguard their workforce. The impending Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking set for October 2021 further indicates the need for swift action in revising heat stress monitoring and prevention strategies, particularly for those in construction, agriculture, and maritime industries. Adapt your plans today to stay compliant and ensure a safe, healthy working environment for all employees. #WorkplaceSafety #OSHA #HeatStressPrevention #EmployeeWellness

National Emphasis Program ➡️ New Regulations 🔜 Earlier this month, OSHA continued their heat stress campaign as part of a presentation to the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health. The committee unanimously voted OSHA continue with their Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in order to create new regulations for working in the heat. With OSHA'S Heat Stress NEP in place, what changes have you already made in your business to keep your employees safe while working in the heat? #heatstress #SafetyFirst #hydration #safety #OSHA

On Aug. 30, 2024, OSHA issued a notice or proposed rulemaking (NPRM or proposed rule) covering hazardous heat in the indoor and outdoor work environments. Several steps remain in the regulatory process until a final, enforceable rule, but employers should be proactive in reviewing it, understanding its requirements, and preparing (or shoring up) a workplace heat safety program. A proactive approach on heat should also have near-term benefits with respect to OSHA enforcement. Read more about the proposed Heat Rule in our recent Legal article by Jill Kaplan and Brandon Matsnev. https://lnkd.in/e_e4nKCs

Working at height with scissor lifts requires caution. Safety first! We minimize accidents and ensure worker well-being by following OSHA standards. OSHA standards guide safe scissor lift use through fall protection, stabilization, and positioning. #Safety #BigShineEnergy #OSHA Learn more: https://lnkd.in/estFH4Cm

As the heat rises, so do the challenges for contractors, as OSHA just proposed new regulations on heat protection prioritizing worker safety. While the future of these rules is still uncertain, they offer valuable guidance for keeping your team safe in extreme temperatures. But keeping up with evolving regulations can be daunting. Let us help lighten the load by handling your estimation needs so you can focus on what matters most—safety and compliance. Stay ahead of the heat with the right resources and support. Read more about the OSHA heat rule here: https://lnkd.in/epk7Uuki Then contact us to offload your estimating! #HeatWave #ContsructionTech

On August 30, OSHA introduced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in both indoor and outdoor work settings. The proposed standard aims to safeguard employees by providing clear guidance on heat hazard evaluation and control. The proposed standard would apply to all employers conducting indoor and outdoor work in all general industry, construction, maritime and agricultural sectors where OSHA has jurisdiction. In the construction industry, safety remains paramount. While existing obligations already mandate protection from heat hazards, this proposed standard takes a step further in reducing occupational illnesses, injuries, and fatalities attributed to high heat exposure. The public comment period for this proposed standard remains open until December 30, 2024. For more information and to participate in the public comment period, visit: https://lnkd.in/gDY8aYF8 Furthermore, several states have established their heat standards to reinforce workplace safety. Check the chart below for a comprehensive list of state-specific regulations. #OSHA #WorkplaceSafety #HeatInjuryPrevention #ConstructionSafety #PublicCommentPeriod #EmployeeProtection #SafetyStandards

Time for a refresher, Traditional OSHA hasn't changed much over the years, but it's still relevant. One thing I never forgot and do constantly is to "mitigate tripping hazards when moving anything" “Occupational Safety and Health: Slips, Trips, and Falls” by Jim Rogers! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/e6xENnes #occupationalhealth #healthsafety.

ICYMI, the Department of Labor is moving closer to publishing a heat safety rule to protect #construction and other workers from hazards related to heat stress & illness while on the job. As temps rise, workers need adequate water, rest & shade. Via Construction Dive https://lnkd.in/e2bY2-U9