The Biden administration has introduced a new rule to address excessive heat in the workplace, aiming to protect millions of workers from heat-related illnesses.
What Happened: The proposed rule, if implemented, would safeguard an estimated 36 million U.S. workers from heat-related injuries, making it the first major federal safety standard of its kind, reported the Associated Press.
The rule would apply to a wide range of workers, including those in agriculture, delivery, construction, landscaping, and indoor workers in warehouses, factories, and kitchens.
Employers would be required to identify heat hazards, develop emergency response plans, and provide training to employees and supervisors on the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses. They would also ...