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‘Your body fights to stay cool’: workers toil in record heat as federal rule frozen

Trump officials and Republicans are rolling back protections against heat-related illnesses and deaths

The Guardian - US · Sep 25

NYC Has No Heat Rule for Private Bosses. These Worker Rights Still Apply

NYC has no mandatory heat rule for private employers, yet pay, safety and anti-bias rights protect outdoor workers regardless of immigration status.

Latin Times · Sep 24

Roughly One Hundred Illinois Pork Plant Workers Walk Out After Co-Worker Dies During Overnight Shift

Roughly 100 workers reportedly left Smithfield Foods' Monmouth, Illinois, plant after maintenance worker Patou M. Mpinda died during an overnight shift. OSHA and the coroner are investigating.

International Business Times UK · Sep 24

Federal Wildland Firefighters Can Wear N95 Respirators for the First Time

Federal wildland firefighters are now authorized to use N95 respirators after training, reversing decades of practice as fire season peaks.

Medical Daily · Aug 7

Teen Summer Jobs and the Safety Rules That Apply to Young Workers

A clear look at the safety rules for young workers — hour limits, restricted equipment, and the training every teen summer job should include.

inkl · Aug 6

What the 2026 Construction Labor Shortage Means for Site Supervision in New York

The 2026 construction labor shortage arrives as New York City limits superintendents to one project each. Here is how the two rules interact.

inkl · Aug 6

Anti-Retaliation Laws Explained: What Protects a Worker Who Reports an Injury

How anti-retaliation laws protect employees who report a workplace injury or file a claim — protected activities, filing deadlines, and remedies.

inkl · Aug 6

Outdoor Crews Absorb the Highest Smoke Doses, and Respirator Fit Decides How Much Protection They Get

Farmworkers and construction crews inhale far more wildfire smoke than most residents. Washington's rule sets respirator duties by PM2.5, and fit determines protection.

Medical Daily · Aug 5

Farm Crews in the Imperial and Yuma Valleys Face Extreme Heat Through Sunday

An Extreme Heat Warning covers the Imperial and Yuma valleys through August 2. What outdoor crews should know about water, shade, and warning signs.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

Heat Stroke Is a 911 Call, Not a Rest Break. Missouri Forecasters Are Spelling Out the Difference.

Missouri heat index hit 115 this week. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke look similar at first. Here is the difference and when to call 911.

Medical Daily · Jul 28