Much of New York is currently under a state of emergency because of a blistering heat wave. We are about to break a 125-year record. State and local authorities have clear recommendations for staying ...

On July 2, 2024, OSHA released its long-awaited proposed rule to prevent heat-related injuries and illnesses in the workplace. OSHA initiated the rulemaking process in October 2021 as part of its ...

Wondering how this summer’s blistering heat or last winter’s bone-chilling cold snap compared with previous years? Or want to know how much heat stress climate change is bringing to your area — or in ...

As the heat index soars above 100 degrees in the Baltimore region this week, officials are urging workplaces to follow new state regulations for managing high-heat environments in the workplace to ...

In political jargon, “heat” means pressure on politicians to do something they may be reluctant, for whatever reason, to do. But heat itself — high temperatures, sometimes in triple digits, that ...

When heat waves strike, state and local authorities have clear recommendations for staying safe: Stay hydrated. Avoid strenuous outdoor activities. Find places to cool down. Unfortunately, for many ...