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6 days ago · July 2, 2024. Biden-Harris administration announces proposed rule to protect indoor, outdoor workers from extreme heat. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor has released a proposed rule with the goal of protecting millions of workers from the significant health risks of extreme heat.
6 days ago · Protecting Communities from Extreme Heat: President Biden has taken historic action to protect workers and communities from the impacts of extreme heat, including lowering home energy costs and...
5 days ago · The administration of President Joe Biden took steps on Tuesday to protect workers and communities from the deadly effects of extreme heat including proposing the first-ever rule on the matter ...
6 days ago · At 80 degrees Fahrenheit, employers would have to provide drinking water and break areas. At 90 degrees, workers would have mandatory 15-minute breaks every two hours and be monitored for signs of...
6 days ago · Released Tuesday, the standard would require employers to provide water and rest breaks when high heat creates a hazardous work environment.
6 days ago · The Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed a rule Tuesday outlining steps employers must take to protect indoor and outdoor workers from the risk of heat illness, the first major...
Jun 20, 2024 · Data from India's Health Ministry shows a monthslong heat wave across swathes of India has killed more than 100 people and led to over 40,000 suspected cases of heat stroke in the last three and a half months.
