As temperatures begin to rise, now is the time for employers to renew their focus on heat illness prevention. Although Fed OSHA made significant progress towards promulgating a heat illness prevention ...

As California temperatures rise, employers are being urged to take proactive steps to protect workers from the dangers of heat illness in both indoor and outdoor settings. As temperatures in ...

The trend of states proposing or adopting heat illness prevention standards continues, with Illinois attempting to become the first Fed/OSHA state (for private employers) with a general industry ...

The U.S. Dept. of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration published its proposed rule on workplace heat safety last summer. Photo by Shawn T. Moore/U.S. Dept. of Labor June 19, 2025 When ...

OSHA continues to advance efforts to develop a standard aimed at preventing heat-related injuries and illnesses in both outdoor and indoor work environments. This initiative reflects the growing risks ...

For construction contractors, OSHA rule changes anticipated for 2026 represent more than a regulatory update. They point to a broader shift in how jobsite risk must be identified, managed, and ...

Construction remains one of the most hazardous industries in the United States, and OSHA’s 2025 regulations are raising the bar for safety compliance. With the industry still responsible for more than ...