Maryland Leaders Advocate for Flexible Heat Illness Standards
• Maryland leaders are advocating for flexible heat illness standards, focusing on temperature rather than the heat index.
• The proposed bill suggests tying heat mitigation actions to temperature, sparking debate over the importance of considering humidity.
• Labor groups support a bill to allow greenhouse workers to collectively bargain, addressing concerns over low pay and challenging working conditions.
Maryland leaders seek changes to heat standards
Maryland agricultural and business leaders are advocating for changes to heat illness protection standards, emphasizing the need for flexibility in how these standards are applied.
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