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


