---
title: "OSHA Heat Hazards Update | National Emphasis Program 2026"
description: "OSHA issued an updated National Emphasis Program for heat-related hazards on April 10, 2026. Learn about the new focus on high-hazard industries and increased inspections under the General Duty Clause. Stay compliant."
url: "https://wimlaw.com/publications/newsletters/osha-extends-its-heat-program"
date: "2026-06-24T23:55:49+00:00"
language: "en-US"
---

#  OSHA Extends Its Heat Program

Written on June 24, 2026.

*Tag(s):* [OSHA (Occupational Safety And Health Administration)](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_tags&view=tag&id%5B0%5D=16:osha), [June 2026 Newsletter](https://wimlaw.com/index.php?option=com_tags&view=tag&id%5B0%5D=217:june-2026-newsletter)

Although there is no federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) heat rule, OSHA still issues heat citations under its General Duty clause. On April 10, 2026, OSHA issued an updated National Emphasis Program for outdoor and indoor heat-related hazards. The updated plan will “direct Agency resources where they can make the biggest impact” “focusing inspections and outreach in industries and workplaces where heat stress risks are most likely to occur.”

The updated plan sets forth a “target list” of 55 “high-hazard” industries, including animal slaughtering/processing and many others. OSHA will attempt to make random heat inspections on any day that the weather service has announced a heat warning or advisory, based on its target list. In addition, OSHA will focus on heat-related hazards even during non-heat-related inspections in some circumstances.

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