California Approves Indoor Heat Protections for Workers
California's Occupational Health and Safety Standards Board has approved new rules to protect indoor workers from extreme heat, requiring employers to provide cool break areas at 82°F and adjust work conditions at 87°F. This regulation, affecting about 1.4 million workers, aims to address the urgent public health crisis posed by rising temperatures due to climate change. The rule could be implemented by early August, though some employer groups have raised concerns about compliance costs.