AXIOS (Rebecca Falconer) - Adapting to extreme heat takes more than changing the clock
As extreme heat makes afternoons more dangerous, schools, sports teams and outdoor employers are shifting when — and sometimes whether — people can safely be outside. Why it matters: Adapting to hotter conditions could reshape the American workday while putting a premium on the cooling and energy infrastructure people rely on when outdoor conditions become unsafe. State of play: The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends that employers facing dangerous heat consider moving work to early morning or late afternoon, shortening shifts, rotating workers and reducing strenuous work during the hottest parts of the day. - California's new Extreme Heat Action Plan links protecting heat-vulnerable groups,…
What does Jennifer Vanos, an associate professor at Arizona State University, note regarding strenuous outdoor work and metabolism?
Jennifer Vanos notes that during strenuous outdoor work, a worker's own metabolism can become a major source of body heat.
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What does California's Extreme Heat Action Plan aim to achieve?
California's Extreme Heat Action Plan aims to link the protection of heat-vulnerable groups, including workers, with expanding access to indoor cooling and strengthening energy systems to reduce grid strain and outages.
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How many heat-related inspections and citations did Oregon OSHA conduct between 2022 and 2025?
From 2022 to 2025, Oregon OSHA conducted 3,104 inspections addressing heat and issued 408 citations, which totaled $652,640 in initial penalties.
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What does the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommend for employers facing dangerous heat?
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends that employers consider moving work to the early morning or late afternoon, shortening shifts, rotating workers, and reducing strenuous work during the hottest parts of the day.
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