As extreme heat intensifies, outdoor and factory workers are facing risks their jobs were never built to handle. With protections still varying by state, advocates are pushing for updated national standards on shade, water, rest and retaliation-free reporting.
Guest:
- Pamela Walaski, president, Board of Directors of the American Society of Safety Professionals
- Katelyn Parady, development and strategic programs liaison, National Council for Occupational Safety and Health
Pamela Walaski is president of the board of directors of the American Society of Safety Professionals. She points out that some heat-related illnesses are mild, like cramps or heat rash, while others can spiral out of hand quickly.
In many workplaces, low-wage employees still have little power to demand safer conditions. Even when they do speak up, Parady says many fear losing their job.
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