September 16, 2026

Revised OSHA Heat National Emphasis Program Draws Mixed Reviews

By Lara Beaven
April 24, 2026 at 04:05 PM
OSHA’s renewed and revised National Emphasis Program (NEP) for heat hazards is drawing mixed reviews from experts, with employer-focused attorneys noting inspectors will still be able to expand investigations to address heat concerns and worker advocates decrying the lack of numeric inspection targets and other changes.

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