When Baltimore City solid waste worker Ronald Silver II died of heat stroke on August 2nd, his death shined a light on the dangers of working in extreme heat– an event that is becoming more common as global temperatures continue to break records.
There is no federal heat standard set by the Occupational Safety Health Administration, leaving states like Maryland to create occupational heat regulations of their own.
Widely considered to be one of the most comprehensive standards to hit the books, Maryland’s proposal is set to become law within months.
