Engine overheating is rarely the result of a single failure. It usually happens when several small weaknesses in the cooling system line up, from low coolant to a stuck thermostat or a failing fan. To ...

Extreme heat is considered the deadliest weather-related hazard in the U.S.

As we head into the summer months, the temperature begins to rise and pose challenges for companies and their workers. Concerns about heat-related illnesses in the workplace have become a focus for ...

This program applies to all University of Nevada, Reno employees who may be exposed to working conditions that create a reasonable likelihood of heat illness. This includes both indoor and outdoor ...

In midwinter, we focus more on heat retention than heat prevention – even in San Diego. But on Nov. 27, 2024, Cal/OSHA fined Parkwood Landscape Maintenance in Van Nuys $276,425 for willfully violating ...

On June 11, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sent its proposed standard on indoor/outdoor heat illness prevention to the White House’s Office of Information and ...

Question: I read about new regulations for indoor heat illness prevention. What do I need to do to comply with these regulations? Answer: On July 23, Cal/OSHA’s regulations for “Heat Illness ...

The language in Section 3396 that determines whether an employer’s workplace is covered by the new regulation can be confusing. Ultimately, there are two main temperatures that matter for employers ...

On March 21, the CalOSHA Standards Board unanimously voted to adopt heat illness prevention regulations for indoor places of employment. The implementation of the regulations is currently uncertain ...