“Something must be done” | OSHA proposes rule to protect 36m workers from extreme heat - what do employers need to know?

President Joe Biden announced a new rule proposed by The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Tuesday, that would require employers to offer protections for workers against excessive heat.

The rule proposes protections against heat illnesses and heat-related deaths for approximately 36 million indoor and outdoor workers across the US.