Florida has the highest rate of heat-related illnesses, a new report finds
Over the past four years, Florida has also had the highest rate of emergency room visits because of heat-related problems
Over the past four years, Florida has also had the highest rate of emergency room visits because of heat-related problems
The workers who form the backbone of Florida’s economy have almost no official protection from the blazing sun.
The proposal comes as Americans endure another summer of record-breaking temperatures.
House Bill 433 prohibits local governments in Florida from taking steps to protect outdoor workers from heat
HB 433 would prohibit local governments from enacting heat exposure requirements for employers and contractors.
Senate Bill 1492 and House Bill 433 would stop any city or county from setting standards to protect workers from ...
Heat protections are in the best interest of not just agricultural workers but also the general public.
This summer, Miami-Dade shattered previous records with 46 days where the heat index temperatures topped 100 degrees
'We’re asking for something so simple. Something that could save so many lives.'
With 23% of Florida workers classified as outdoor workers, we need to enact protections that respond to our grim climate ...
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