Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2026 prohibits the Secretary of Labor from finalizing a heat injury prevention standard.
The Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2026 prohibits the Secretary of Labor from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a proposed standard on heat injury and illness prevention. The bill cites concerns that the proposed standard, published by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, is overly prescriptive, burdensome to businesses, and confusing for workers. The proposed standard includes high-heat triggers, stringent protocols around rest breaks, strict acclimatization protocols, and highly detailed written safety plans.
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