California Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration has abandoned proposed protections for indoor workers facing extreme heat due to concerns about the costs involved. This decision has angered workplace safety advocates and regulators, leading to uncertainty about when and how emergency rules will be implemented to protect workers from the intensifying heat. Despite the administration’s concerns about the costs, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board approved the rules in March. The emergency regulations are necessary to prevent heat-related illnesses and deaths among workers. While California has led in heat standards for outdoor workers, there is a lack of protection for indoor workers.
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Heat Protections for California Workers Are in Limbo After Newsom Abandons Rules
