Left out to dry: Bill to again allow local heat protection for workers poised to die unheard

Left out to dry: Bill to again allow local heat protection for workers poised to die unheard

The Sunshine State's GOP-dominated Legislature threw shade at the proposal.

Deadline nears for OSHA hearing on proposed rule for heat illness in outdoor/indoor work settings

The deadline to submit a Notice of Intention to Appear (NOITA) at an informal public hearing on an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) proposed rule on indoor and outdoor heat injury and prevention is May 2.  OSHA published the Heat Injury Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings proposed rule on Aug. 30. A public comment period closed Jan. 14 and a virtual informal public hearing is set for June 16.  An NOITA is n…