Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:OSHA-2021-0009
Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings
Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration — observed across 2 documents over 300 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
OSHA is proposing that businesses protect workers from heat illness by providing water, rest breaks, and access to shade or cool areas when working in hot conditions indoors or outdoors. You'll need a heat safety plan, train supervisors to recognize heat illness, and ensure workers get regular breaks and water to avoid fines.
First seen
Nov 29, 2024
Last seen
Sep 25, 2025
Latest stage
Proposed Rule
PRORULE → RULE
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Stage timeline
Proposed·Nov 29, 2024
Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings
#2024-27897
Proposed·Sep 25, 2025
Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings
#2025-18670