The U.S. Department of Labor has extended the public comment period for a proposed rule aimed at preventing heat-related injuries and illnesses …
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Ontario Federation of Labour backs private member’s bill for workplace heat protections
A proposed law aimed at protecting workers from heat-related hazards in the workplace received public support this week from the Ontario Federation …
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By Hope Lompe | Canada’s National Observer New research out of the University of British Columbia shows migrant workers are living in extreme …
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OSHA proposes new heat safety rule to protect workers in the U.S.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the United States has released a draft of its proposed rule aimed at preventing …
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Workplace Safety & OHS
WorkSafeBC urges employers to prepare for extreme heat, wildfire smoke this summer
With summer approaching, WorkSafeBC is urging employers to take proactive measures to protect workers from the dangers of extreme heat and wildfire …
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Workplace Safety & OHS
Heat index warnings can save lives on dangerously hot days − if people understand what they mean
By Micki Olson, University at Albany, State University of New York You’ve probably heard people say, “It’s not the heat, it’s the …