As Record Heat Threatens Millions, Biden's Proposal Seeks to Safeguard Workers' Lives

By Govind Tekale By Govind Tekale

President Joe Biden put out a ground-breaking proposal on July 2nd to protect 36 million American workers from the deadly risks presented by excessive heat, with a focus on those in the construction and agricultural industries.

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OSHA's enforcement of this first federal safety guideline is a major step in reducing heat-related occupational deaths across the country.

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Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Doug Parker reiterated the message, stressing how urgent action is needed to protect workers who are at risk.

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Employers must establish complete preventive plans with techniques catered to the specifics of temperature and humidity in order to control heat risks, as mandated by the law.

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Congressman Raúl Grijalva emphasises the catastrophic repercussions of record summer heat and the wider ramifications of climate change in his advocacy for prompt government action.

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Included in a $1 billion programme from the Biden Administration, this plan addresses the growing problems associated with natural catastrophes that are made worse by climate change.

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