OSHA Updates and Extends Heat Program

On April 10, 2026, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updated its National Emphasis Program (NEP) for indoor and outdoor heat hazard prevention, adding new citation guidance, and revising the industries targeted for enforcement.  The updated NEP is effective immediately and will be in place for five years.

Jackson Lewis:
OSHA Reworks Heat NEP, Updates Target Industry List

OSHA:
US Department of Labor updates national emphasis program to protect workers from indoor, outdoor heat hazards

National Emphasis Program – Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards (PDF)