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Burning Point: Why Aren’t Workers Protected From Extreme Heat?

Burning Point: Why Aren’t Workers Protected From Extreme Heat?

Update: 2025-10-19
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As extreme heat becomes more common across America, outdoor and factory workers face deadly risks on the job. Despite numerous heat-related deaths each year, safety standards remain inconsistent and vary widely between states. Advocates are now pushing for nationwide regulations to guarantee every worker access to shade, water, rest, and the right to speak up without fear of retaliation.

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Burning Point: Why Aren’t Workers Protected From Extreme Heat?

Burning Point: Why Aren’t Workers Protected From Extreme Heat?

Elizabeth Westfield, Greg Johnson, Maayan Voss de Bettancourt | AURN