Racked by Extreme Heat, One Worker Died on the Job. His Story Is a Warning.

The article discusses the dangers of prolonged exposure to extreme heat, particularly in the context of climate change. It tells the story of Justin "Cory" Foster, a lineman who died on the job due to heat-related illness. The article highlights the increasing trend of work-related deaths and injuries from heat exposure in the United States. It also mentions the proposed federal safety standard to protect workers from extreme heat and the differing approaches of states in addressing this issue. The article emphasizes the need to protect workers from extreme heat and the severe consequences it can have on the body. [Extracted from the article]