EPISODE · May 31, 2026 · 9 MIN
No Shade, No Standard: America’s Heat Safety Gap
from Viewpoints Radio · host Marty Peterson, Pamela Walaski, Katelyn Parady, Polly Hansen, Amirah Zaveri, Jay Silvers
No Shade, No Standard: America’s Heat Safety Gap As extreme heat intensifies, outdoor and factory workers are facing risks their jobs were never built to handle. With protections still varying by state, advocates are pushing for updated national standards on shade, water, rest and retaliation-free reporting. Guests: Pamela Walaski, president, Board of Directors of the American Society of Safety Professionals Katelyn Parady, development and strategic programs liaison, National Council for Occupational Safety and Health Host: Marty Peterson Producers: Amirah Zaveri and Polly Hansen Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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As extreme heat intensifies, outdoor and factory workers are facing risks their jobs were never built to handle. With protections still varying by state, advocates are pushing for updated national standards on shade, water, rest and retaliation-free reporting.
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No Shade, No Standard: America’s Heat Safety Gap
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