No. However, under the OSHA Act, employers have a duty to protect workers from recognized serious hazards in the workplace, including heat-related hazards. Warmer and more humid weather can increase the risk to workers both outdoors and in indoor workplaces with hot conditions. Ways to reduce heat exposure and the risk of heat-related illness include engineering controls (such as fans, air conditioning, and increased ventilation), and work practices such as work/rest cycles, drinking water often, and providing an opportunity for workers to build up a level of tolerance to working in the heat. Employees need to be trained in heat illness signs and prevention steps via toolbox talks or training.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Releases Carbon Credit Guidance
The practice of securing carbon offsets has grown more common as companies aim to reduce their environmental impact. However, clear guidance on what qualifies as a credible carbon offset has been limited. To address this, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which oversees the integrity of derivatives and other financial markets, issued its final guidance on October 15, 2024, for listing carbon credits in voluntary markets.
