President Joe Biden issued the first ever 'Hazard Alert' because of the scorching temperatures.
for days in a row. Millions of Americans experience record-high temperatures and the new efforts will add new guidance to employers and more inspections and enforcement efforts aiming to protect workers out in the sun.
"Even those who deny that we're in the midst of a climate crisis can't deny the impact of extreme heat," saidBiden directed the Department of Labor to increase heat-safety inspections in outdoor workplaces like farms and construction sites. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there have been more than 400 on-the-jobThe Labor Department also will issue new guidance to employers about safety and information to employees so they know their rights.
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego joined the President via video after their cities had a string of triple-digit days.
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