The oil and gas sector is actively opposing a proposed rule by the Trump administration that aims to enhance protections for workers against extreme heat, arguing it conflicts with an agenda focused on achieving 'energy dominance.' As global temperatures rise, the industry, known for its high rates of heat-related illnesses, is pushing for deregulation. The proposed occupational safety regulations would mandate water and rest breaks at high temperatures, a measure originating during President Biden's term. This resistance comes amidst alarming statistics revealing significant heat-related fatalities in oil and gas jobs.
The oil and gas industry is lobbying against a proposed rule aimed at protecting workers from extreme heat, claiming it threatens President Trump's energy dominance agenda.
As global temperatures rise, oil and gas workers face increasingly hazardous conditions, with the industry reportedly being a leading source of heat-related illnesses.
The American Petroleum Institute, among others, has urged the Department of Labor to abandon the heat safety regulation, listing it as a barrier to energy leadership.
Since 2017, 137 workers have died from heat-related incidents in the U.S., highlighting the urgent need for regulatory protections.
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