Proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Standard

August 31st, 2024 by Ann Rippe

Proposed Rule
Summary: OSHA is proposing a new standard to address heat injury and illness prevention that would apply to outdoor and indoor work in all general industry, construction, maritime, and agriculture sectors. OSHA is proposing to exclude from the new standard short duration employee exposures to heat, emergency response activities, work at indoor sites below 80°F, telework, and indoor sedentary work activities. Employers would be required to develop and implement a plan to evaluate and control heat hazards in the workplace.
[Full Text - 89 FR 70698]

Citations: 40 29 CFR 1910.148

Date Posted: 8/30/2024

Ann Rippe

Manager of Regulatory Services