As the planet warms, outdoor workers need new protections from extreme heat
This summer, Miami-Dade shattered previous records with 46 days where the heat index temperatures topped 100 degrees
Tag: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Workers are dying from extreme heat. Why arenā€™t there laws to protect them?
'Weā€™re asking for something so simple. Something that could save so many lives.'
Treat outdoor workers with respect by protecting them from extreme heat
With 23% of Florida workers classified as outdoor workers, we need to enact protections that respond to our grim climate ...
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