The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed a new rule on August 30, 2024, to establish comprehensive heat safety standards for workers in both indoor and outdoor environments. … [Read more...] about Fact Sheet: OSHA’s Proposed Heat Safety Standards
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OSHA Releases Proposed Heat Safety Rule
The article discusses OSHA's proposed heat safety rule, introduced in July 2024, which aims to protect workers from heat-related illnesses in indoor and outdoor environments. The rule includes … [Read more...] about OSHA Releases Proposed Heat Safety Rule
Biden Administration Announces New Rule to Protect Workers From Heat-Related Illnesses
The Biden administration proposed a new rule to protect workers from heat-related illnesses as climate change leads to rising temperatures. The rule mandates employers to monitor heat exposure, … [Read more...] about Biden Administration Announces New Rule to Protect Workers From Heat-Related Illnesses
Biden Proposes New Rule to Protect 36 Million Workers From Extreme Heat
President Joe Biden has proposed a new federal rule to address excessive workplace heat, aimed at protecting 36 million U.S. workers from heat-related injuries and fatalities. The proposed rule would … [Read more...] about Biden Proposes New Rule to Protect 36 Million Workers From Extreme Heat
Effectiveness of Lighted Work Zone Apparel: Effects on Visibility
The goal of this study is to evaluate effectiveness of lighted work zone apparel under realistic conditions. More specifically, the goal is to compare the effectiveness of various kinds of lighted … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Lighted Work Zone Apparel: Effects on Visibility
Workzone Lighting and Glare on Nighttime Construction and Maintenance Activities
Over the last two decades, an increasing number of highway construction and maintenance projects in the United States have been completed at night to avoid or alleviate traffic congestion delays. … [Read more...] about Workzone Lighting and Glare on Nighttime Construction and Maintenance Activities