Heat illness can contribute to decreased performance, lost productivity due to illness and hospitalization, and possibly death. OSHA encourages water, rest, and shade as prevention …

Apr 24, 2024 · On May 31, 2023, the Work Group presented its recommendations on potential elements of a proposed heat injury and illness prevention standard for consideration by the full …

Jul 16, 2025 · In 2025, OSHA’s proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Standard is making headlines—and for good reason. This is the first time the agency has proposed a nationwide …

Sep 5, 2024 · In the 118th Congress, H.R. 4897 and S. 2501, both titled as the Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness and Fatality Prevention Act of 2024, would require OSHA to propose and …

Sep 10, 2024 · Provides information on the types of heat-related illnesses that occur working in hot environments.

The human body can adapt to heat over time, but acclimatization is critical—especially for new or young summer workers who are not used to physical labor or hot environments.

OSHA-NIOSH Infosheet: Protecting Workers from Heat Illness This fact sheet provides information to employers on measures they should take to prevent heat-related illnesses and …

May 9, 2025 · In fact, heat is the deadliest of all hazardous weather conditions in the United States, and the existence of related adverse health effects has led OSHA to propose …

Jun 19, 2025 · On July 2, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) unveiled its proposed rule, “Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work …

Sep 26, 2024 · With a federal heat standard, OSHA will require employers to take action when the risk of heat-related illness is present in their workplaces. The proposed rule identifies high …