Reported 12 months ago
The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has proposed a rule to protect 36 million workers from extreme heat by requiring employers to provide water and shaded areas when temperatures reach 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 Celsius) and ensuring 15-minute breaks every two hours at 90 F. The regulation aims to prevent work-related deaths and injuries caused by heat exposure, with the rule not applying to sedentary or remote workers or indoor job sites under 80 F, and facing potential legal challenges from businesses despite OSHA's efforts to address long-standing heat hazards in the workplace.
Source: YAHOO