The tentative agenda includes updates from OSHA and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and discussions about OSHA’s work on heat illness.
The Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking will initiate a comment period to gather diverse perspectives and expertise on topics, such as heat-stress thresholds, heat-acclimatization planning and exposure monitoring.
The newly established initiative prioritizes heat-related interventions and inspections of work activities on days when the heat index exceeds 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
For the longest time OSHA enforced heat safety through the general-duty clause, but is now looking to change that in a way that could impact contractors, said Trent Cotney in this latest episode.
In this latest podcast episode, roofing contractors can learn how to handle supply shortages with customers and keep their workers safe during high heat days.
Trent Cotney of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants highlights the importance of keeping crews cool during peak season and how contractors can deal with ongoing supply shortages in this latest episode.
