Oregon and Washington Issue Heat Standard

Oregon: On July 8, 2021, Oregon’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Oregon OSHA) adopted emergency Heat Illness Prevention rules to establish workplace heat safety requirements that apply when temperatures in a work area reach or exceed 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The rules are effective immediately.
Littler Insight: Oregon OSHA Issues Temporary Heat Standard

Washington: On July 9, 2021, Washington’s Department of Labor & Industries filed an emergency rule to increase protection for employees exposed to extreme heat at work. This includes employees working in agriculture, construction, and other outdoor industries. The new regulations took effect on July 13, 2021.
Littler Insight: Washington Becomes Second State to Issue Emergency Heat Standard