August 2, 2016
OSHA has denied a request by several groups to enact an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) setting a heat threshold level for workers. But OSHA is addressing the issue, including enforcement through the General Duty Clause (GDC).
Public Citizen and other groups and individuals asked OSHA to enact a heat stress ETS.
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, OSHA can issue an ETS when it finds employees are exposed to a grave danger from exposures and that the ETS would be necessary to protect workers. The ETS would remain in effect for up to six months at which time OSHA would be required to issue a permanent standard.
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