Who protects workers from extreme heat?
Explain It to Me13 Syys 2023

Who protects workers from extreme heat?

No matter where you live in the US, this summer was hot. Extremely hot. Temperatures soared all over the country, breaking records almost daily. Even Arizona saw unprecedented heat: Phoenix baked under 110º heat for 31 days straight, with little to no relief at night. The extreme heat poses a grave threat to workers in America, both indoor and outdoor, because there are few to no heat-related protections for workers. It asks the question: Whose responsibility is it to keep us cool? Read More: Extreme heat is giving us a glimpse at the dangerous future of work | Vox Laws don't protect outdoor workers from heat. Advocates say the consequences are deadly Heat is not classified as a natural disaster. Arizona officials say that needs to change Workers exposed to extreme heat have no consistent protection in the US | AP News More from David Michaels: The Triumph of Doubt: Dark Money and the Science of Deception Doubt Is Their Product: How industry’s Assault on Science Threatens Your Health Submit your policy questions! We want to know what you’re curious about. Credits: Jonquilyn Hill, host Sofi LaLonde, producer Cristian Ayala, engineer A.M. Hall, editorial director of talk podcasts Special thanks to Katelyn Bogucki Want to support The Weeds? Please consider making a donation to Vox: bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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