OSHA has renewed and strengthened its National Emphasis Program (NEP) for Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards, effective April 10, 2026. This directive is in effect for the next five years and significantly expands OSHA's focus on heat safety inspections, arriving just as summer approaches. If your business has employees working in warm conditions, whether outdoors or inside a facility without consistent air conditioning, this program likely applies to you.
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When the weather gets hotter, employees often begin dressing more casually. That can make it harder to tell where comfort ends and workplace appropriateness begins. For that reason, summer is an ideal season to remind employees of your expectations and make sure your dress code still reflects how your workplace operates today.