OSHA Updates and Extends its Heat Program for Five More Years

While OSHA has not yet finalized its pending heat regulation, the agency has signaled that targeting heat-related hazards will nonetheless remain an enforcement priority. On April 10, 2026, OSHA issued an updated National Emphasis Program (NEP) for outdoor and indoor heat-related hazards: CPL 03-00-024 NEP - Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards. The previous NEP, first published in 2022 and extended in 2025 for an additional year, expired on April 8, 2026.... By: Littler