Organizations Involved: Environmental Defense Fund, Institute for Policy Integrity
Source: Environmental Defense Fund, Institute for Policy Integrity
Abstract
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 workers. This blog provides context and recommendations for OSHA’s efforts to protect workers from heat stress, drawing from comments recently submitted by Environmental Defense Fund and the Institute for Policy Integrity.
