Biden Proposes Historic Federal Heat Safety Rules for Workers

New regulations aim to protect 36 million U.S. workers from heat-related illnesses as extreme temperatures become more frequent.

The proposed rule would require employers to provide training, rest breaks, shade, and water to workers.
This is the first major federal standard addressing workplace heat exposure in the U.S.
Extreme heat is the leading weather-related killer in the U.S., surpassing floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes.
Business groups have opposed similar regulations, citing implementation challenges across diverse industries.
States with existing heat safety standards will need to meet or exceed the new federal guidelines.