Resources for Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Does OSHA Require Protection of Employees from Inclement Weather?

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If you're wondering if it's your responsibility to protect employees from the elements, the answer is YES. Under OSHA's general duty clause, employers must protect employees from hazards in the workplace, including severe weather related exposures (like those associated with both hot and cold temperatures). As January creeps into February, it makes sense to discuss cold temperatures and their effects on your facilities staff—particularly those responsible for tasks that would subject them to the chill of the season.

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