US Department of Labor issues heat hazard alert, steps up inspections in construction

Neil Gerrard Senior Editor, Construction Briefing

28 July 2023

The US Department of Labour’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a heat hazard alert to remind employers of their obligation to protect workers against heat illness or injury.

The move comes as scientists confirmed that July was on track to be the world’s hottest month on record.

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