Exposure to extreme heat can result in heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and more—and it can be fatal. Experts (and workers) agree on what’s needed to protect fragile humans from extreme heat: water, shade, rest, and acclimatization. California, Oregon, and Washington passed laws that establish protections for outdoor workers; Colorado passed protections for farmworkers; and Minnesota has a law for indoor workers. __________________________________________When states do pass laws that support and protect workers, it’s because people have organized and demanded change. Our good friends at NCOSH have published loads of information about the need for protections from extreme heat.

Source: Washington Post July 07, 2023 15:30 UTC