OSHA plans public hearing on proposed heat rule

OSHA will host an informal public hearing on its proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention rule beginning June 16, 2025. If necessary, the hearing will continue on subsequent weekdays. Stakeholders interested in speaking at the hearing must register by May 2. For all others, the hearing can be viewed online without registering.

OSHA published the proposed heat rule in the Federal Register on August 30, 2024, with a comment deadline of December 30. The deadline was extended until January 14, 2025, to allow stakeholders more time to review the proposed rule and gather relevant information and data for their input.

The proposed rule applies to employers conducting outdoor and indoor work in all general industry, construction, maritime, and agriculture sectors where OSHA has jurisdiction, with some exceptions.

Information about the proposed rule and instructions on how to watch the hearing can be found on OSHA’s Rulemaking webpage.