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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed new rules to protect workers from extreme heat, including identifying heat hazards, providing water and shade, and mandating rest breaks. This rule would help safeguard around 36 million U.S. workers amidst increasing extreme weather conditions. However, the rules may face challenges due to political divides among states, with some already implementing safety standards while others have blocked such measures. The proposal comes as the U.S. experiences intense heat waves, with one threatening to bring all-time highs to the Southwest.
Source: YAHOO