ABMA Chair Rod Wiles is preparing to send a letter to the President, urging his White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs—which represents business interests in the federal rulemaking process—to actively oppose OSHA’s proposed Heat Illness and Injury Prevention rule.
This sweeping 1,000+ page regulation would impose significant new burdens on businesses across our industry, with requirements kicking in once workplace temperatures exceed 80 degrees. These mandates include:
- Individualized training requirements for every employee
- Frequent temperature logging in the workplace
- Mandatory breaks every two hours
These are just a few of the many extensive provisions outlined in this rule.
Following the letter, ABMA will schedule a meeting with the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to further discuss our concerns and highlight industry-specific challenges. Our formal comments, which were recently submitted to OSHA, have already been reviewed and published by the agency, reinforcing the need for a more tailored approach that acknowledges the realities of our industry.
ABMA remains committed to ensuring that regulatory policies are practical, industry-specific, and do not place undue burdens on our members. We will continue to engage with key decision-makers to push back against excessive mandates that threaten business operations.
Stay tuned for further updates as we work to ensure that our industry’s voice is heard at the highest levels of government. For more information on OSHA’s Proposed Heat Illness and Injury Prevention Rule visit ABMA’s Live Updates webpage.
