WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, June 25, the American Building Materials Alliance (ABMA) testified before the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding its proposed Heat Injury ...

Last summer, the United States took a crucial step towards protecting millions of workers across the country from the impacts of extreme heat on the job. In July 2024, the Occupational Safety and ...

The proposed standard, which follows years of public comment and stakeholder hearings, seeks to establish nationwide requirements for hydration, rest breaks, acclimatization, and access to shade for ...

David Keeling would take over the workplace-safety agency just as it is considering rules to protect against extreme heat. His former employers, UPS and Amazon, have opposed the rules. By Hiroko ...

Federal deregulation is slowing OSHA’s rulemaking, but targeted proposals—such as exemptions for inherently risky activities and continued heat-safety efforts—signal selective regulatory shifts. At ...