70+ US Congress members led by Rep. Greg Casar call on Postmaster General DeJoy to implement OSHA's heat safety rule for postal workers.

70+ US Congress members, led by Texas Rep. Greg Casar (D), have urged Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to implement OSHA's proposed rule to protect postal service workers from heat-related illnesses and deaths amid rising summer temperatures. The rule aims to safeguard both indoor and outdoor workers from extreme heat. The letter to DeJoy also requests the USPS to address heat illness prevention training, provide more accessible cool drinking water, and offer regular breaks when temperatures exceed 90°F.

August 15, 2024
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