September 16, 2026

Colorado Expands Extreme Temperature Protections To All Workers

By Lara Beaven
June 11, 2026 at 05:58 PM
Colorado has expanded its heat standard covering agricultural workers to include both hot and cold temperature extremes and all other types of workers, potentially increasing pressure on OSHA to finalize its long-pending heat standard or encouraging other states to take similar action in the absence of a federal rule.

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