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Labor Dept. issues hazard alert for heat, plans to increase enforcement in ag

07/27/23 4:09 PM By Steve Davies
KEYWORDS climate change dangerous heat hazard alert Joe Biden Juley Fulcher Labor Department OSHA Public Citizen recordbreaking heat

With record-breaking temperatures continuing nationwide, the Labor Department has issued its first-ever hazard alert for heat and plans to step up enforcement in agriculture and construction, which are considered high-risk industries.


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