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OSHA's Authority to Regulate Workplace Heat.

Authors :
Shaw, Reed
Source :
ABA Journal of Labor & Employment Law; 2024, Vol. 38 Issue 1, p51-68, 18p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article analyzes the authority of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to issue a standard regulating workplace heat exposure to protect workers. Topics discussed include U.S. Supreme Court decisions in NFIB v. OSHA and West Virginia v. EPA, workplace heat standard at OSHA, difference of heat standard from vaccine-or-test mandate, OSHA's authority and sphere of expertise to regulate universal hazards, and major questions doctrine concerning OSHA authority.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
21564809
Volume :
38
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
ABA Journal of Labor & Employment Law
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178608231