The hot, hazy days of summer can spell trouble for those who work outdoors in direct sunlight or in hot environments, making them susceptible to heat-induced illnesses such as heat stress, heat ...

Seyfarth Synopsis: On June 20, 2024, the first day of summer, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board turned the heat up on employers and unanimously voted to approve Cal/OSHA’s indoor heat rule. Employers ...

The U.S. Department of Labor and OSHA have proposed the first-ever federal safety standard addressing excessive heat in the workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said the goal ...

To establish procedures defining a system of control that will allow work involving possible sources of ignition to be carried out safely, eliminating the danger of fire to surrounding areas in ...