On August 30, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the opening of the public comment period for its proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings rule and its publication in the Federal Register.  

The rule was announced in July 2024 by the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), in an effort to substantially reduce workplace heat injuries, illnesses and fatalities. OSHA encourages public participation in the rulemaking process to assist the agency in developing a final rule that adequately protects workers, is feasible for employers and is based on the best available evidence. 

Submit comments to Docket Number OSHA-2021-0009. Directions on how to submit comments are included in the Federal Register notice. OSHA anticipates holding a public hearing after the close of the written comment period, with details to be announced.