Heat Stress Safety: OSHA Requirements for 2026

As temperatures continue to rise across the U.S., heat-related illness remains one of the fastest-growing workplace hazards. In response, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has expanded its National Emphasis Program (NEP) on Heat Hazards and is actively working toward a proposed federal heat stress standard, expected to significantly impact employers in 2026 and beyond.

Industries like construction, manufacturing, warehousing, and transportation are seeing increased inspections, enforcement actions, and citations tied to heat exposure—both outdoors and indoors.

Join us to learn what’s new in heat stress, what OSHA is prioritizing in 2026, and how your organization can proactively protect workers while staying compliant.

Who should attend: Operations & Facility Managers, Plant Managers, Construction Site Managers and Supervisors, EHS Specialists and Representatives, and Human Resources Managers. Feel free to invite your colleagues!

Don’t miss this complimentary webinar on Heat Stress Awareness!

• Practical steps businesses can take to reduce heat exposure and prevent incidents
• Why heat stress is becoming a top occupational health priority in 2026
• 2026 Regulatory Update: OSHA’s NEP expansion and proposed federal heat rule
• Overview of state-level heat regulations (California, Washington, Oregon, and emerging states)
• Key components of an effective heat illness prevention program
• Real-world examples of OSHA citations and lessons learned
• New and emerging heat stress monitoring technologies (wearables, apps, and AI-based tools)

• Heat is now one of OSHA’s top enforcement priorities
• The NEP continues to target high-risk industries with unannounced inspections
• A federal heat stress standard is in development, which could introduce mandatory requirements like:
  • Heat exposure thresholds
  • Rest break schedules
  • Acclimatization procedures
  • Training and emergency response protocols
• Employers are expected to take proactive—not reactive—measures