Rule lifecycle · RIN:1218-AD39

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 requires employers to protect workers from heat-related illnesses by providing cooling measures and rest during hot conditions. Your business must establish shade areas, supply drinking water, allow frequent breaks, and train staff on heat safety if any part of your workplace gets hot.

First seen

Nov 29, 2024

Last seen

Sep 25, 2025

Latest stage

Proposed Rule

PRORULE → RULE

Stage timeline

  1. Proposed·Nov 29, 2024

    Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings

    #2024-27897

  2. Proposed·Sep 25, 2025

    Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings

    #2025-18670