WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a proposed rule called: Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings.
The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on Sept. 25 by Amanda Laihow, Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.
Summary: OSHA held an informal public hearing on its proposed standard for Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings from June 16 through July 2, 2025. The period to submit post-hearing comments is extended by 30 days until October 30, 2025, to allow individuals and organizations who filed a timely Notice of Intention to Appear (NOITA) at the hearing additional time to file evidenc...