The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration updated its National Emphasis Program on heat ...
A massive heat wave has blanketed large sections of the U.S. for the past week. Although it has eased in some parts of the country, it persisted in others. More heat waves will surely follow. As ...
The previous initiative lapsed on April 8, but two days later, the safety agency announced an updated outreach, resource and ...
Statewide recommendations made by the governor’s Workplace Heat Safety Task Force provide a guide for shade, acclimation, ...
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Farmworkers in Easton were hard at work on Friday pulling grape leaves. Many of them ensured their bodies were covered and kept bottles of water with them, which is ...
Question: I read about new regulations for indoor heat illness prevention. What do I need to do to comply with these regulations? Answer: On July 23, Cal/OSHA’s regulations for “Heat Illness ...
In midwinter, we focus more on heat retention than heat prevention – even in San Diego. But on Nov. 27, 2024, Cal/OSHA fined Parkwood Landscape Maintenance in Van Nuys $276,425 for willfully violating ...
Heat-related illnesses and deaths are preventable. Here's what you need to know about prevention, plus symptoms and treatment ...
The Rising Heat and Its Health Implications The nation is currently experiencing extreme temperatures, with mercury levels ...
On March 21, the CalOSHA Standards Board unanimously voted to adopt heat illness prevention regulations for indoor places of employment. The implementation of the regulations is currently uncertain ...