Posted on Jul 28, 2023
Biden announces actions to help protect workers affected by extreme heat
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"Biden said he has directed the Labor Department to increase enforcement of heat-safety violations and inspections in high-risk workplaces, such as construction and agriculture sites."
Biden announces actions to help protect workers affected by extreme heat
Posted from nbcnews.com
Joe Biden
U.S. Department of Labor
Safety
Posted 10 mo ago
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LTC Eugene Chu
..."In addition, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is set to invest up to $7 million to improve weather forecasts to allow communities to better prepare for extreme weather, the White House said. The Interior Department is also investing $152 million to expand water storage and improve climate resilience in California, Colorado and Washington.
OSHA continues to develop national standards for heat safety in the workplace.
The administration's latest steps aim to build on measures it has taken to address climate change, Biden said.
“I don’t think anybody can deny the impact of climate change anymore,” Biden said, adding, “I don’t know anybody who honestly believes climate change is not a serious problem.”
..."In addition, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is set to invest up to $7 million to improve weather forecasts to allow communities to better prepare for extreme weather, the White House said. The Interior Department is also investing $152 million to expand water storage and improve climate resilience in California, Colorado and Washington.
OSHA continues to develop national standards for heat safety in the workplace.
The administration's latest steps aim to build on measures it has taken to address climate change, Biden said.
“I don’t think anybody can deny the impact of climate change anymore,” Biden said, adding, “I don’t know anybody who honestly believes climate change is not a serious problem.”
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Pretending that he cares for workers is just another pandering attempt. Guys that work in the heat know how to deal with it, how often to take breaks, how much fluid to drink and how to cover themselves.
OSHA, and any other safety organization can't police every jobsite, so stay the hell out of the employers space. They have safety guys on the ground that will make sure people are taken care of.
If someone falls out they get care. You really can't do anymore except bankrupt the company with frivolous lawsuits if someone does get heat related illnesses.
OSHA, and any other safety organization can't police every jobsite, so stay the hell out of the employers space. They have safety guys on the ground that will make sure people are taken care of.
If someone falls out they get care. You really can't do anymore except bankrupt the company with frivolous lawsuits if someone does get heat related illnesses.
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