House bill intended to help the Bureau of Prisons prevent heat and cold stress issues

House Democrats introduced legislation to address dangerous temperature conditions in federal prisons that threaten the health of both staff and inmates. The bill aims to establish requirements for climate control systems to prevent heat and cold stress-related incidents in Bureau of Prisons facilities.

Washington — A pair of House Democrats have introduced a bill aimed at protecting Bureau of Prisons staff and inmates from heat and cold stress. “Extreme temperatures inside federal prisons can pose life-threatening risks,” a press release from the office of Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC) says.…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.