Heat Exposure
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Critics say new U.S. heat safety rules for workers don’t go far enoughU.S. President Joe Biden has called for a new heat hazard alert system that will ensure both workers and employers are educated and protected while a federal standard is worked on.EnvironmentJul 28, 2023
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U.S. congressman goes on ‘thirst strike’ for worker heat safety protectionsRep. Greg Casar, a Democrat, spent the day on the steps of the U.S. Capitol refusing to eat, drink water or take breaks from the 30 C heat in Washington, D.C.HealthJul 25, 2023
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As temperatures rise in B.C.’s Southern Interior, health agency issues heat reminder, safety tipsEnvironment Canada is forecasting sunny skies and daily highs of 30 to 35 C through to Saturday for the Okanagan, Shuswap, Similkameen and Boundary regions.HealthJul 28, 2021
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