Heat Safety Rule Appears to Be Moving Forward

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that it is moving forward on a public hearing over the Biden-Era heat rule.  Some wish that the heat rule proposed during the Biden Administration would simply go away, but others feel that moving forward on the proposed heat rule would be better than leaving it in the hands of another Democratic administration. 

Another reason for employers to support a federal standard is to avoid a State’s effort to address heat-related injuries in workers.  There is a belief that modifications to the Biden proposal will be made, with a particular hope that the heat rule will allow more flexibility.  Some desire a shift from a specification standard, which is very explicit, towards a more performance-based standard allowing more flexibility.

This article is part of our June 2025 Newsletter. 

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