Heat

Harrisburg, PA — Labor leaders and workers joined Pennsylvania lawmakers at a June 2 press conference to call for the passage of a state...

OSHA just revised and extended its NEP on heat stress. What does this mean in practical terms for employers and workers?

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...