OSHA’s Heat Program to Expire While Heat Standard Stalls
As summer 2026 approaches, employers face a period of significant regulatory uncertainty regarding workplace heat illness prevention at the federal level due to two important developments: the imminent expiration of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Heat National Emphasis Program (NEP) on April 8, 2026, and the stalled progress of the agency’s proposed heat standard, both of which warrant attention and proactive planning.