National Emphasis Program for Heat Safety Expires Today

A federal program aimed at protecting workers from heat-related injuries is set to expire today, April 8, raising concerns about enforcement gaps heading into the summer months. In 2022, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration launched the national emphasis program, allowing the agency to inspect high-risk workplaces to prevent heat-related injuries and deaths. The program resulted in about 7,000 inspections in industries with high risks of exposure to extreme heat. Jessica E. Martinez, executive director of the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health, said allo...