Center for Economic & Policy Research: OSHA Acknowledges Climate Change, Proposes New Heat Protection Rule
July 27, 2024
July 27, 2024
WASHINGTON, July 27 (TNSres) -- The Center for Economic and Policy Research issued the following news release on July 26, 2024:
Last year was the hottest year on record, with 2024 on track to beat that record. In light of increased heat-related deaths and illnesses, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed a new rule earlier this month to protect workers from excessive heat in the workplace. If finalized, this rule would set the first-ever federal safety sta . . .
Last year was the hottest year on record, with 2024 on track to beat that record. In light of increased heat-related deaths and illnesses, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed a new rule earlier this month to protect workers from excessive heat in the workplace. If finalized, this rule would set the first-ever federal safety sta . . .