The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has extended the public comment period for its proposed rule to protect workers from extreme heat exposure in indoor and outdoor workplaces to remain open until January 14, 2025. As published in the Federal Register on August 30, 2024, the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on…
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OSHA is requesting comments on all aspects of the proposed rule by Dec. 30 Based on information available at http://www.osha.gov. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rolled out a proposed new standard in late August, 2024, titled Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings.1 This follows an advance notice of…
Read More >>The administration’s proposed rule protects indoor, outdoor workers from extreme heat The U.S. Department of Labor announced the opening of the public comment period for its proposed rule intended to protect millions of workers from the significant health risks of extreme heat and its publication in the Federal Register. Announced in July 2024 by the department’s Occupational…
Read More >>The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), the world’s oldest professional safety organization with 35,000 members around the globe, releases the following statement in response to OSHA’s proposed rule on heat injury and illness prevention. This statement is attributed to ASSP President Pam Walaski, CSP, FASSP: “ASSP is a strong advocate of OSHA’s efforts to safeguard…
Read More >>Critical step will protect millions of workers from heat-related illnesses and injuries Leaders of the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health said that OSHA’s proposed rule to address heat-related hazards for both indoor and outdoor workers is a critical step in protecting millions of workers from heat-related illnesses and injuries. “Through our Fired Up! Workers for Heat Justice campaign and…
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By Jane Marsh, Contributor Recognizing and combating heat stress is crucial for the health and safety of your construction team. With climate change leading to more frequent and intense heat waves, staying informed and proactive in protecting workers is more important than ever. You must watch the weather, plan, and ensure everyone knows how to…
Read More >>The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) has joined with SafetyCulture, a global technology company, to help frontline workers stay up-to-date on federal safety and health standards. A new series of bite-sized refresher training courses are now accessible on any mobile device and can be completed on-site in just 15 minutes. The 27 new courses are designed around standards…
Read More >>Time is short for workplace safety and health professionals to beat a rate increase for the Safety 2024 Professional Development Conference and Exposition in Denver. The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) offers the regular rate for its signature event only through June 13. Safety 2024 is a dynamic learning and networking experience that highlights best practices,…
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Millions of construction workers operate in hot conditions in indoor and outdoor work environments. And without proper precautions and controls in place, they are vulnerable to the heat. ANSI/ASSP A10.50 is a first-of-its-kind standard with guidance on preventing heat-related illness, managing heat stress hazards and selecting appropriate controls to reduce risks. Get your copy and…
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