Biden-Harris administration’s proposed rule to protect indoor, outdoor workers from extreme heat’s dangers opens for public comment

[] News Release from OSHA Having trouble viewing this email? [View it as a Web page](%2F%2Fcontent.govdelivery.com%2Faccounts%2FUSDOL%2Fbulletins%2F3b2b430/1/01010191b7d9b13e-7dc39e30-5d3d-4e6d-8b66-cab2cad41873-000000/4sMiVzHWP2cjKLwyiVED8bi6nSpBHubXcUI160n0CkU=368). [United States of America Department of Labor] News Release --------------------------------------------------------------- U.S. Department of Labor  | August 30, 2024 Biden-Harris administration’s proposed rule to protect indoor, outdoor workers from extreme heat’s dangers opens for public comment WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the opening of the public comment period for its proposed rule intended to protect millions of workers from the significant health risks of extreme heat and its [publication in the Federal Register](%2F%2Fwww.federalregister.gov%2Fd%2F2024-14824/1/01010191b7d9b13e-7dc39e30-5d3d-4e6d-8b66-cab2cad41873-000000/zS_ZGw_-tGi2QiNJFQCfhr6i_yG8mUGoIzGlNdjbB8c=368). [Announced in July 2024](%2F%2Fwww.osha.gov%2Fnews%2Fnewsreleases%2Fnational%2F07022024/1/01010191b7d9b13e-7dc39e30-5d3d-4e6d-8b66-cab2cad41873-000000/3sThAOUaNC2ClV2RQNkXiOJJTSfpYmaq85xYN7x1pdc=368) by the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the rule – if finalized – would help protect approximately 36 million workers in indoor and outdoor work settings and substantially reduce workplace heat injuries, illnesses and fatalities. OSHA encourages public participation in the rulemaking process as it will help the agency develop a final rule that adequately protects workers, is feasible for employers and is based on the best available evidence. [Submit comments to Docket Number OSHA-2021-0009](%2F%2Fwww.regulations.gov%2Fcommenton%2FOSHA-2021-0009-4761/1/01010191b7d9b13e-7dc39e30-5d3d-4e6d-8b66-cab2cad41873-000000/HR-4UsorMz8Ural4W_NePA_hZ1c14_nLinmD86YQ4Mg=368). Directions on how to submit comments are included in the Federal Register notice. OSHA anticipates holding a public hearing after the close of the written comment period, with details to be announced.  Media Contacts: Paloma Rentería, 202-579-1643, renteria.paloma.b@dol.gov Patrick Malone, 202-693-4631, malone.patrick.m@dol.gov Release Number: 24-1825-NAT --------------------------------------------------------------- %2F%2Fwww.dol.gov%2F/1/01010191b7d9b13e-7dc39e30-5d3d-4e6d-8b66-cab2cad41873-000000/XWKXn8O1YvNTU3MSpgK7SrIA8KNRpUnpeU2WnLt-ZZw=368  Questions? [Contact Us](%2F%2Fwww.dol.gov%2Fdol%2Fcontact%2F/1/01010191b7d9b13e-7dc39e30-5d3d-4e6d-8b66-cab2cad41873-000000/AOErx46MFNgEiapT_xMm5EZSnsu_JSnvBC1GqBb8nGY=368) [Manage Preferences](%2F%2Fpublic.govdelivery.com%2Faccounts%2FUSDOL%2Fsubscriber%2Fedit%3Fpreferences=true%23tab1/1/01010191b7d9b13e-7dc39e30-5d3d-4e6d-8b66-cab2cad41873-000000/ZHGYWE0XnFJa5Do9IN7RNKb-PTKP41Wz979u9tn7Syo=368)  --------------------------------------------------------------- This email was sent to {EMAIL} using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: United States Department of Labor · 200 Constitution Ave NW · Washington, DC 20210 · 1-866-4-USA-DOL (1-866-487-2365) [GovDelivery logo](%2F%2Fsubscriberhelp.granicus.com%2F/1/01010191b7d9b13e-7dc39e30-5d3d-4e6d-8b66-cab2cad41873-000000/j4SqmSD7US0jPLf3rnT4wtu0VwueMDBiAYLNkulWG94=368)