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Heat Safety Experts behind OSHA Rules Were Laid Off, which Could Make It Easier to Scrap Regulations

Last updated: June 3, 2025 12:35 pm
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President Donald Trump’s administration’s personnel purges have had a devastating impact on the team of experts at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) who were working on a proposal to protect workers from extreme heat. This comes at a time when heat waves are becoming more intense due to climate change, making the need for protective measures even more critical.

The NIOSH experts, who had been at the forefront of identifying the dangers of heat to workers for decades, were abruptly fired, placed on leave, or forced out as part of a larger reorganization at the Department of Health and Human Services. This mass exodus of experts, including those specifically focused on studying the effects of heat on workers in industries like farming and construction, has left a significant gap in knowledge and expertise.

The proposed heat rule, which took years to develop and was set to be finalized in 2024, is now in jeopardy as the fate of the regulation rests in the hands of an administration that is dismantling climate programs. Without the expertise of the NIOSH team, the future of the heat rule is uncertain.

The impact of these layoffs is already being felt, as NIOSH has ceased all public communications on heat-related issues just as summer approaches. This lack of awareness campaigns and outreach efforts could leave workers vulnerable to the dangers of extreme heat.

The loss of the NIOSH experts also poses a challenge for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) at the Department of Labor, which is tasked with finalizing the heat rule. The absence of key experts could hinder the agency’s ability to move forward with the regulation or adequately address feedback from stakeholders.

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The dismantling of the NIOSH team has raised concerns among worker advocates and industry groups, who fear that without the expertise of these experts, OSHA may be more likely to abandon the heat rule or weaken its protections. Industry groups have already been lobbying against the rule, citing concerns about costs and regulatory burdens.

As OSHA prepares for a public hearing on the heat rule, the absence of NIOSH experts could have far-reaching consequences. Without their input and guidance, OSHA may struggle to justify the need for the regulation and address conflicting information from stakeholders.

Overall, the loss of the NIOSH experts represents a significant setback in the efforts to protect workers from the dangers of extreme heat. The future of the heat rule remains uncertain, and the impact of these personnel purges on worker safety is a cause for concern.

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