Heat

An overview of important developments at the federal and state level.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, July is, on average, the hottest month of the year in the United States.

New York — Development of heat illness prevention plans for New York City employees and contractors, as well as heat safety guidance intended for...

It doesn’t matter if the day is sunny or cloudy – working outdoors exposes you to the sun’s ultraviolet rays.

Tempe, AZ — Nearly 3 out of 5 farmworkers in Arizona have experienced at least one symptom of heat-related illness in the past year,...

Salem, OR — Students from Crescent Valley and Henley high schools took first place in this year’s Oregon OSHA media contest to promote young...

Las Vegas — A new guidance document from Nevada OSHA features answers to a series of frequently asked questions on the agency’s standard on...

College Station, TX — Texas A&M University researchers are studying how the human body reacts in harsh environments, particularly during extended exploratory and commercial...

Help your team prepare for extreme heat with Novara’s Heat Illness Prevention Checklist. This practical resource outlines key steps employers can take to reduce heat-related...

Denver — The Colorado House has passed a bill aimed at protecting workers from extreme temperatures. At press time, H.B. 26-1272 had moved to the...