Pennsylvania lawmakers lead push for heat illness protection bill

Pennsylvania lawmakers and labor leaders are pushing for passage of a state bill designed to protect workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses on job sites. The legislation was introduced by Representatives Elizabeth Fiedler and Jim Haddock to address occupational heat safety concerns.

Harrisburg, PA — Labor leaders and workers joined Pennsylvania lawmakers at a June 2 press conference to call for the passage of a state bill aimed at preventing heat-related injuries and illnesses on the job. Introduced last year by Reps. Elizabeth Fiedler (D-Philadelphia) and Jim Haddock (D-118th…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.