WCRI Estimates Double-Digit Reduction in Injuries Under Heat Rules

Rules adopted to protect California workers from high heat led to double-digit reductions in injuries with substantial outdoor exposure, according to a new report by the Workers Compensation Research Institute. "The reductions in the number of injuries on hot days in these industries ranged from 14%-17% in construction to 24%-27% in agriculture," the report says. "These are substantial reductions in the frequency of work-related injuries, which indicate that the heat standard is an effective tool, ensuring safer work environments for important segments of California's labor...