Workers face record heat as federal protections against heat illness are frozen
Guardian Business1 min read74 words
Esther Minton, a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 28 in New York City, wears long-sleeved shirts to shield her skin while working on roofs and building sides in high temperatures. Minton stated that outdoor workers lack cover and must rely on protective clothing to survive the direct sun exposure. Meanwhile, federal rules regarding heat-related protections are currently frozen.
Trump officials and Republicans are rolling back protections against heat-related illnesses and deaths.
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