US Department of Labor updates national emphasis program to protect workers from indoor, outdoor heat hazards

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has updated its National Emphasis Program on Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards to better protect workers in high-risk industries. Using recent data, the program now targets 55 industries with elevated heat-related risks and strengthens how inspections, outreach, and enforcement are conducted.

The update includes expanded inspections during heat advisories, improved guidance for evaluating employer heat safety programs, and a continued focus on preventing heat-related illnesses and fatalities. The revised program is effective immediately and will remain in place for five years.

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