The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has always been at the forefront of ensuring the health and safety of workers across various industries. In its continuous efforts to protect employees from heat-related hazards, OSHA has recently launched the Heat Hazard Emphasis Program. This program aims to enhance the focus on heat-related illnesses and injuries in workplaces, both indoors and outdoors.
The new Heat Hazard Emphasis Program from OSHA underscores the significance of heat-related illnesses and injuries in workplaces. Extreme heat can pose severe health risks, ranging from heat exhaustion and heat stroke to other heat-related illnesses. It is particularly crucial for industries such as construction, agriculture, manufacturing, maritime and others with outdoor work settings to prioritize heat safety measures.