"Uncertainty Looms Over California's Indoor Heat Safety Regulations for Workers"

California's proposed rules to protect indoor workers from dangerous heat conditions, including access to water, breaks, and cool-down areas, have been left in limbo due to political opposition. The state's Occupational Health and Safety Administration's standards board was set to vote on the rules, but the vote was pulled from the agenda at the last minute, leaving the rules at risk of being eliminated. This setback reflects a broader challenge in creating worker protections from heat across the country, with only a few states having such rules in place. The worsening heat risks and the impact of climate change underscore the urgent need for these protections, as workers continue to face significant health and safety risks from heat exposure.