Workers need protection from record-breaking heat
As temperatures rise, we need federal standards for water breaks, shade and other basic protections
Tag: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Can chief heat officers protect US cities from extreme heat?
Appointed officials have life-saving solutions to keep the public safe from rising temperatures, but don’t have political power.
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
DeSantis, lawmakers gave Florida the cruelest of summers
The workers who form the backbone of Florida’s economy have almost no official protection from the blazing sun.
Biden administration unveils first-ever heat protections for workers — here’s what to know
The proposal comes as Americans endure another summer of record-breaking temperatures.
The cruelty of exposing outdoor workers to extreme heat
House Bill 433 prohibits local governments in Florida from taking steps to protect outdoor workers from heat
Florida is getting hotter, but legislators voted against local heat protectionsÂ
HB 433 would prohibit local governments from enacting heat exposure requirements for employers and contractors.
The heat is on Florida Legislature for sidelining local government
Senate Bill 1492 and House Bill 433 would stop any city or county from setting standards to protect workers from ...
Basic protections are essential to protect workers from extreme heat
Heat protections are in the best interest of not just agricultural workers but also the general public.
As the planet warms, outdoor workers need new protections from extreme heat
This summer, Miami-Dade shattered previous records with 46 days where the heat index temperatures topped 100 degrees
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