The White House announced a slew of actions Monday, including the start of a rule-making process at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), to protect American workers from extreme heat.
The tie between more extreme and longer lasting heat waves and the increasing amounts of greenhouse gases in the air, the result of burning fossil fuels for energy, is one of the most well-established extreme weather links in climate science.The Biden administration announced the series of steps on Monday morning.
According to the White House, the Labor Department, Department of Health and Human Services, Environmental Protection Agency and other agencies will collaborate to bolster heat resilience and work with local communities. OSHA, which is part of the Labor Department, is issuing an Advance Notice of Proposed Rule-making Monday or Tuesday on heat illness prevention in indoor and outdoor work settings, which is the first step toward developing a national heat work standard, the White House said.
As part of this initiative, OSHA will also implement greater enforcement of heat-related hazards, including stepped up inspections of hot indoor and outdoor settings when the heat index exceeds 80°F., with Black, Native American and other people of color, as well as those with low incomes, exposed to greater heat impacts. Studies show that the urban heat island effect makes these neighborhoods within cities hotter than wealthier neighborhoods.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Biden had slow adjustment to 'cold' White House, new book claimsRussian Pres. Vladimir Putin complained to Pres. Biden about calling him a 'killer' in an ABC News interview, according to a new book.
Read more »
‘Colin In Black & White’: Netflix Shares Footage For Colin Kaepernick Series In Emmys SpotNetflix unveiled the first look at footage for its upcoming Colin Kaepernick limited series Colin In Black and White during Sunday’s 73rd annual Emmy Awards. Set to premiere on October 29, th…
Read more »
Tess Daly stuns fans in white jumpsuit for sparkling Strictly launch showTess Daly looked stunning in a white jumpsuit as she took to the stage with Claudia Winkleman to host the 2021 Strictly Come Dancing launch show on Saturday. See her outfit
Read more »
Opinion | Why the specter of white privilege looms large over 'Justice for J6'We will not simply be watching the words and actions of the participants and enablers of Saturday's rally. The silence and tacit complicity of our elected leaders matters just as much, Dr. Sarah Vinson writes for NBCNewsTHINK.
Read more »
No. 12 Penn State beats No. 20 Auburn, 28-20, in White Out gameNo. 12 Penn State earned its second defeat of a ranked opponent in three games by taking down No. 20 Auburn 28-20 for a rare victory against an SEC team.
Read more »