OSHA Refines Heat Enforcement Strategy While Federal Heat Rule Remains Pending

Key Takeaways - What Happened: On April 10, 2026, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a revised National Emphasis Program for Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards (Heat NEP). The revised directive narrows the list of industries considered high-risk for heat hazards, eliminates the prior numeric inspection goal, and continues OSHA’s targeted heat-related enforcement and outreach efforts across general industry, construction, maritime, and agriculture.... By: Beveridge & Diamond PC