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Related: About this forumTexas Republicans Move to Ban Mandatory Water Breaks For Workers
In further proof that Texas Republicans hate Texans, GOP moves to ban mandatory water breaks for workers.
https://livingbluetx.com/2021/08/gop-no-water/
PortTack
(32,606 posts)Shell_Seas
(3,319 posts)mahatmakanejeeves
(56,897 posts)OSHA says "should," not "shall."
OSHA's Campaign
OSHA's Heat Illness Prevention campaign, launched in 2011, educates employers and workers on the dangers of working in the heat. Through training sessions, outreach events, informational sessions, publications, social media messaging and media appearances, millions of workers and employers have learned how to protect workers from heat. Our safety message comes down to three key words: Water. Rest. Shade.
Dangers of Working in the Heat
Every year, dozens of workers die and thousands more become ill while working in extreme heat or humid conditions. There are a range of heat illnesses and they can affect anyone, regardless of age or physical condition.
Employer Responsibility to Protect Workers
Under OSHA law, employers are responsible for providing workplaces free of known safety hazards. This includes protecting workers from extreme heat. An employer with workers exposed to high temperatures should establish a complete heat illness prevention program.
-- Provide workers with water, rest and shade.
-- Allow new or returning workers to gradually increase workloads and take more frequent breaks as they acclimatize, or build a tolerance for working in the heat.
-- Plan for emergencies and train workers on prevention.
-- Monitor workers for signs of illness.
Resources
OSHA's Occupational Exposure to Heat page explains what employers can do to keep workers safe and what workers need to know - including factors for heat illness, adapting to working in indoor and outdoor heat, protecting workers, recognizing symptoms, and first aid training. The page also includes resources for specific industries and OSHA workplace standards. Also look for heat illness educational and training materials on our Publications page.
Heat Illness Infographics (English and Spanish versions)
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RKP5637
(67,032 posts)Xipe Totec
(43,872 posts)SergeStorms
(18,903 posts)in finding new and exciting ways to kill people. Do they have some sort of monthly quota they have to fill?
Republicans are the reincarnation of Hitler's SS. It seems their primary function is to kill people, but with the GQP they do it as inefficiently as possible. Whether it's using COVID, or now dehydration - while voting, or while working - they're hell bent on being as sadistic as possible to other Americans.
I believe their goal is to kill as many low income left-leaning Americans as possible, without sacrificing too many of their own low income (certainly low intelligence) people in the process.
I can't think of any other reason to be this mean and nasty, and showing depraved indifference toward human life.
Jim__
(14,045 posts)Every 4 hours? It's not like it's going to seriously interfere with their productivity. Actually, a cool drink of water when you're hot and thirsty probably improves your productivity.
SergeStorms
(18,903 posts)not to display any trace of human kindness, empathy, or sympathy at all times, per MF45.