Health Secretary Xavier Becerra announces new heat protections for workers, but farmworkers call for stronger measures due to inadequate current regulations.

Health Secretary Xavier Becerra highlighted new protections for workers against extreme heat, emphasizing their importance for safety. However, farmworkers are advocating for stronger measures, expressing concerns that current regulations do not adequately address the severe risks they face in high temperatures. The push for enhanced protections underscores ongoing challenges in ensuring worker safety in agriculture.

September 21, 2024
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