Heat Hazards

Which States Are Safest For Outdoor Workers?

With OSHA's recently proposed rule for federal heat protections, Lawn Love ranked 2024's Safest States for Outdoor Workers.

New Rule Would Protect Indoor, Outdoor Workers From Extreme Heat

Proposed rule would require employers to develop an injury and illness prevention plan to control heat hazards in workplaces affected by excessive heat.

OSHA Names 18 “Beat The Heat” Contest Winners

Beat the Heat
National competition challenged stakeholders to share tools and resources for educating workers about the dangers of heat exposure in indoor and outdoor workplaces.

OSHA Launches “Beat The Heat” Contest

OSHA's "Beat the Heat" contest seeks to educate workers and employers about the dangers of excessive heat, motivate action to prevent heat illness.

Rulemaking Initiated To Protect Workers From Heat Hazards

Coinciding with a Biden-Harris administration interagency effort to protect indoor and outdoor workers, OSHA will publish an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking tomorrow.

8 Ways To Help Employees Work Safely In Summer Heat

Summer has arrived, and OSHA reminds employers of their duty to protect employees from the risks and dangers of heat exposure.

Water-Rest-Shade: Safe Summer Working Practices

U.S. Labor Department launches its annual summer campaign to prevent heat-related illnesses and fatalities.

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