5 Factors for Heat Illness Risk Featured in OSHA’s Proposed Rule

In this ISHN article, Zach Pucillo, KPA EHS Regulatory Compliance Manager, explores the significant risk factors within facilities that may contribute to heat illness. He highlights OSHA’s ongoing efforts to establish stricter regulations to safeguard workers against extreme heat and emphasizes the immediate need for employers to adopt comprehensive heat illness prevention plans. The article provides a guide for identifying common workplace hazards related to high temperatures and outlines steps for creating a safer work environment.