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fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Contributor: The heat-safety law isn't enough. Farmworkers are still dying every summer

California's heat regulations for farmworkers remain inadequately enforced 20 years after their creation, resulting in continued fatalities due to extreme heat.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Farmworkers keep dying from heat illness, 20 years after California vowed to protect them

"We learned from that. When you start taking people to the hospital, it's not fun." - Jose Chavez reflects on the serious repercussions of heat illness among workers.
Agriculture
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Rental units in unincorporated L.A. County must stay cool under new law

Los Angeles County will soon require landlords in unincorporated areas to maintain rental units at 82 degrees or lower to protect vulnerable tenants from extreme heat.
Los Angeles
#heat-advisory
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago

Wimbledon finalist questions lack of roof closure as spectators fall ill in heat

The men's singles semi-final between Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz faced interruptions due to crowd emergencies, highlighting concerns over spectator safety in extreme heat conditions.
US Elections
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
1 month ago

Riding Through the Heat: Summer Safety Tips for Cyclists Who Train Long

Hydration starts before you clip in. If you're waiting until you're thirsty to drink, you're already behind. I start hydrating the night before a long ride and take regular sips from the first mile on.
Bicycling
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Fifpro calls for longer half-time breaks after extreme heat wake-up call' at Club World Cup

“Fifpro is calling for extra measures to protect footballers after what it describes as the wake-up call of the Club World Cup, which has been plagued by extreme temperatures.”
Soccer (FIFA)
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

France brings in new rules to protect workers during heatwaves

The new decree mandates that employers take specific health and safety measures during periods of extreme heat, enhancing protections for outdoor workers.
France politics
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Apartments are allowed to be dangerously hot in Toronto. City still studying options | CBC News

The city of Toronto is exploring a maximum indoor temperature standard for apartments, highlighting concerns for tenant safety during extreme heat.
SF politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trump's War on OSHA Could Spell the End for Biden-Era Heat Protections

The Biden administration proposed a heat safety rule for workers, but its future is uncertain under Trump's leadership.
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Video. Pilgrims begin Hajj in Mecca amid heat and new restrictions

Pilgrims are carrying out traditional rituals amid extreme heat and stricter regulations.
Caution is emphasized with high temperatures and the banning of certain age groups from participating.
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