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OSHA Proposed Rule Protecting Workers from Extreme Heat
October 3, 2024
Overview
The Occupational and Safety Health Administration estimates its proposed rule “Heat Injury Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings,” will reduce heat related injuries and deaths by 65 to 95 percent. This issue brief summarizes the key provisions of the proposed rule, which is now open for public comment.
