Pa. must protect workers from extreme heat December 16, 2025
Matt Shorraw, Policy and Program Coordinator, PSR Pennsylvania | The Tribune-Review
The absence of clear standards leaves workers — especially those in low-wage or temporary jobs — vulnerable. It also leaves responsible employers without guidance or consistency across industries. HB 1580 would fix that by establishing a clear baseline: when heat becomes dangerous, employers must act.
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