The Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act of 2025 mandates the Secretary of Labor to create a worker heat protection.

The Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act of 2025 requires the Secretary of Labor to establish a worker heat protection standard to protect employees from heat-related injuries and illnesses. Employers must ensure workplaces are free from conditions that may cause heat stress and comply with the standards. The Secretary can incorporate these requirements into existing Occupational Safety and Health Act regulations. The Act also outlines procedures for rulemaking, including petitions for rulemaking, transparency in rulemaking, and whistleblower protections.

The Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act of 2025 mandates the Secretary of Labor to create a worker heat protection.

The Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act of 2025 requires the Secretary of Labor to establish a worker heat protection standard to protect employees from heat-related injuries and illnesses. Employers must ensure workplaces are free from conditions that may cause heat stress and comply with the standards. The Secretary can incorporate these requirements into existing Occupational Safety and Health Act regulations. The Act also outlines procedures for rulemaking, including petitions for rulemaking, transparency in rulemaking, and whistleblower protections.