The federal OSHA heat rule (89 FR 70698) is stalled with no finalization date. Six state programs — California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Colorado, and Maryland — already enforce heat illness standards that exceed the proposed federal rule. This post maps every active state heat rule and what an audit-ready multi-state program must include. See also […]
Tag: Heat Illness Prevention
OSHA Heat Enforcement 2026: What Safety Managers Need to Know
OSHA just overhauled its Heat National Emphasis Program, targeting 55 high-risk industries with new inspection triggers. Is your site ready before summer? […]


