US Department of Labor Updates National Emphasis Program to Protect Workers from Indoor, Outdoor Heat Hazards

U.S. Department of Labor

Apr 10, 2026

Announces updates to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's National Emphasis Program - Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards, guidance that protects outdoor and indoor workers from heat stress in 55 high-risk industries including agriculture. Updates include an evaluation of employer heat programs.

Agricultural health and safety · Environmental health · Farmers and farmworkers · Health conditions · Policy