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Extreme heat deaths and illness spark push in NC for federal heat protection standards

NC Health News

Department of Labor and its Occupational Safety and Health Administration extended the public comment period for weighing in on a proposed rule to better protect people from extreme heat in indoor and outdoor workplaces. The push comes as the U.S. ” Now you have until Jan. percent of the visits.