OSHA’s New Heat Illness NEP Targets Electrical Contractors

Phillip B. Russell, Ogletree Deakins Nash Smook & Stewart PCFall 2022 Industry Topics, Industry Topics

The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a new national emphasis program (NEP) to help prevent heat-related illnesses at outdoor and indoor workplaces, including electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors (2017 NAICS Code 2382).  The program, CPL 03-00-024 Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards, was announced by Labor Secretary Marty Walsh with Vice President Kamala Harris …