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Burning Point: Why Aren’t Workers Protected From Extreme Heat?
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As extreme heat becomes more common across America, outdoor and factory workers face deadly risks on the job. Despite numerous heat-related deaths each year, safety standards remain inconsistent and vary widely between states. Advocates are now pushing for nationwide regulations to guarantee every worker access to shade, water, rest, and the right to speak up without fear of retaliation.
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1622 episodes
Manage episode 514546317 series 1066682
As extreme heat becomes more common across America, outdoor and factory workers face deadly risks on the job. Despite numerous heat-related deaths each year, safety standards remain inconsistent and vary widely between states. Advocates are now pushing for nationwide regulations to guarantee every worker access to shade, water, rest, and the right to speak up without fear of retaliation.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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