We have heard the “one-size-fits-all” complaint before. “One size fits all,” explains the former OSHA official Jordan Barab in his worker-safety newsletter Confined Space, “is the kind of meaningless ...

The city of Boston is under a heat emergency due to extremely high temperatures. If you’re out, you want to make sure you’re staying cool and hydrated. Outdoor workers continued business as usual and ...

As temperatures soar past 90 degrees, outdoor workers are taking extra precautions to stay safe in the heat. Stepping outside on 90+ degree days can be brutal, but imagine working in these conditions ...

Noah Long, the farm manager of the University of Florida Field & Fork Farm and Gardens Program, squints in the sunlight. “You won’t be efficient when it’s too hot," Long says. "Your brain isn’t ...

PLACE TO HELP PROTECT THEM IN THESE SCENARIOS. IT’S HARD TO BEAT THE HEAT WHEN YOUR JOB KEEPS YOU OUTSIDE DIED FOR WORKERS IN MANY INDUSTRIES, THERE’S NO AVOIDING IT. IT’S VERY HOT, UH, SWEATING. RICK ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Landscape, farm and construction workers are no strangers to Florida heat. Now, with a new state law banning heat protections for outdoor workers, some have concerns about how ...

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When temperatures start feeling like they are in triple digits, it’s more than just uncomfortable; it can be dangerous, especially for people who work outside. At Varsity Landscaping, staying ahead of ...

As extreme heat becomes an increasing threat, state and federal officials have looked to strengthen protections for outdoor laborers. California has long been a leader in this area, becoming the first ...

New state regulations for outdoor workers highlight an oft-overlooked aspect of climate change. Warming temperatures have a broad impact on air quality, exacerbating pollution and impairing working ...

SALT LAKE CITY — “Feels like 100” is not everyone’s favorite sight on the FOX 13 weather page, especially for outdoor workers. While some people are enjoying the air conditioning or sitting in their ...

The world is getting hotter and workers need protection from the heat. But at a hearing Monday about a proposed heat regulation from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Elizabeth Milito ...