This Labor Day, Let’s Protect Workers from Extreme Heat
Center for Progressive Reform 2021-09-03
Summary:
No federal standard currently protects workers from heat or heat stress. Between 1992 and 2017, heat killed 815 workers on the job and seriously injured 70,000 more, according to federal records. It's time to support America's laborers and their many contributions workers make to America’s strength, prosperity, and wellbeing. Here's how.