The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published its proposed standard for heat injury and illness prevention in outdoor and indoor work settings, setting Dec. 30 as the due date for public comments. The DOL’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration unveiled a draft proposal July 2 but only recently issued the proposed rule, which is now open for public comment upon its publication Aug. 30 in the Federal Register. We’ve gathered articles on the news from SHRM and other outlets.
The proposed standard would establish requirements to protect new and returning employees who are not acclimatized to heat. These acclimatization provisions would be for new employees and employees who have been away from work for more than 14 days.
The rule also includes requirements at an initial heat trigger (heat index of at least 80 degrees Fahrenheit) and high heat trigger (heat index of at least 90 degrees Fahrenheit). Employers would have to develop and implement a written heat injury and illness prevention plan if they have more than 10 employees.
(Federal Register and SHRM)
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