The proposed regulations aim to protect farm and construction workers, kitchen staff, and others from dangerous heat exposure on the job. Employers would need to monitor workers and provide rest areas and water when the heat index hits 80 degrees or higher.
The rule could impact approximately 35 million workers, both indoors and outdoors. President Biden also plans to allocate nearly $1 billion to enhance community resilience to weather-related disasters.
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