Is Heat Illness Regulation on the Horizon?

• OSHA

• Mine operators are increasingly safeguarding workers against heat stress due to rising temperatures and prolonged hot seasons.
• These efforts typically involve voluntary heat protection programs, including job rotation, protective clothing, shade provision, and hydration guidelines.
•  MSHA’s July 2023 heat alert prompted operators to provide heat-stress recognition training and personal protective equipment.
• OSHA is addressing heat injury and illness prevention, potentially leading to federal regulations with temperature-triggered safety requirements. Proactive heat protection measures remain crucial for mine operators.

Source:  Mondaq

Date:  November 6, 2023