Federal safety and health agency updated and extended emphasis program for outdoor and indoor heat-related hazards until 2031 as advocates warn of declining workplace safety enforcement under the ...

The research found that state rules requiring water and rest breaks when it’s hot address a wide range of dangers. Workplace protections against heat-related illnesses can also reduce a raft of other ...

Imagine if tomorrow you woke up and heard a news report stating that a few states had passed laws which ban local governments from requiring workzone barriers like cones or concrete blocks? Or what if ...

A dangerous and unprecedented heat wave is hitting the West, with temperatures reaching 25-to-40 degrees above normal across the region. With temperatures expected to reach between 96 and 109 degrees ...

Gov. Katie Hobbs announces expanded partnerships and resources, including new cooling centers and water stations, to protect ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Extreme heat can put people and pets in danger. How to stay safe The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning for ...

As global temperatures rise, extreme heat could threaten athletes, fans, workers and officials during this year’s World Cup ...

Wisconsin has been experiencing an extremely hot summer, with nearly 40 days of above-average heat. That can be a serious health concern for people who work outdoors, but there aren't many protections ...

Arizona is implementing new workplace heat safety guidelines as summer approaches. They address shade, breaks and water ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Tucson is gearing up for summer heat with a community-wide safety push. The city, the Pima County Health Department and the American Red Cross hosted a canvassing event in ...