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Jesse Hevia

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OSHA Takes Important First Steps to Address Growing Risks of Heat to Workers

As climate change intensifies heat-related risks in the workplace, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) is developing regulations that would provide critical protections for workers from heat hazards in indoor and outdoor settings — a process that should incorporate consideration of climate impacts and the firsthand expertise of affected…
Jesse Hevia
February 7, 2022
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Comments on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings (EDF, Institute for Policy Integrity)

These comments support an advance notice of proposed rulemaking by the Department of Labor's Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) as an important step in OSHA’s efforts to develop strong heat stress protections for workers. The comments recommend that OSHA consider climate change amplification of occupational heat risks and the…
Jesse Hevia
January 26, 2022