Biden Administration Unveils Federal Standards to Protect Millions of US Workers from Heat Stress

Jul 2, 2024, 10:48 AM

President Joe Biden’s administration has unveiled a plan to impose the first-ever federal standards aimed at protecting millions of US workers from heat stress. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will issue a proposed rule to safeguard approximately 36 million indoor and outdoor workers from excessive heat. This initiative is part of a broader effort to address the increasing risks associated with extreme heat conditions faced by millions of workers across the United States.