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Biden's heat protection rule leaves public sector workers at risk

Biden's heat protection rule leaves public sector workers at risk

A loophole in a 1972 law prevents about 7.9 million public-sector workers from receiving OSHA's proposed heat protections.

Ariel Wittenberg reports for E&E News.

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Heat rules for workers face election challenge

Heat rules for workers face election challenge

The Biden administration is moving closer to finalizing a heat protection standard for workers, but the upcoming election could jeopardize its implementation.

Ayurella Horn-Muller and Frida Garza report for Grist.

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As summers grow hotter, OSHA appears ready to protect workers

Many in the construction and agriculture sectors oppose a mandate to protect workers from heat, but research shows it would help them, too.
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Birth of an OSHA policy

With terrorism in mind, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration created a policy to oversee companies that clean up and build anew after disasters. Decades later, it’s failing to protect workers who respond to climate-fueled catastrophes.

Birth of an OSHA policy

With terrorism in mind, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration created a policy to oversee companies that clean up and build anew after disasters. Decades later, it’s failing to protect workers who respond to climate-fueled catastrophes.

Inside an industry fueled by climate change

Who’s responsible for the safety of workers who rebuild American cities after natural disasters? It’s a complicated answer.

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Workers exposed to extreme heat have few protections

Tens of millions of Americans are struggling to cope with soaring temperatures. OSHA is developing new workplace safety standards, but they are not yet complete.
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