436 Heat Fatalities: The Litigation Safety Pros Need to Know | Risk Matrix Episode 109
Risk Matrix #109: 436 Heat Fatalities: The Litigation Safety Pros Need to Know
With federal heat stress standards stalled and 436 worker fatalities over the past decade, courts across the country are reshaping heat illness prevention through important court cases. In this week’s episode, Dr. Martin and James dive deep into the court cases that are setting new precedents for workplace heat safety compliance.
Drawing from Matthew Arvin’s comprehensive analysis in Professional Safety Journal, the hosts break down how five states are creating their own heat standards while federal regulations remain in limbo. These court decisions are establishing the compliance standards safety professionals will need to follow tomorrow.
What You’ll Learn:
- How Cal-OSHA court cases are redefining heat protection requirements for indoor and outdoor work
- Why the federal USPS general duty clause decision reveals critical gaps in OSHA enforcement strategy
- How state courts are filling regulatory voids and setting compliance standards you’ll need to follow
