OSHA National Emphasis Program

Heat Related Injuries

With summer right around the corner things are heating up and the Occupational Safety and Health Administrations (OSHA) is taking notice. Recently, on April 10, 2026, OSHA published a directive (CPL 03-00-024) revising portions of their National Emphasis Program (NEP) which focuses on outdoor and indoor heat related hazards. You may recall, back in April 2022, OSHA published its original Heat NEP to curb heat related injuries and illnesses in general industry, construction, maritime, and agriculture. Below, you will find some of the major changes to the heat related NEP:

• Updated target industries using current data from BLS and OSHA (Appendix A)
• Removed outdated background information and references
• Updated links
• Revised inspection goal
• Reorganized and Added Appendix I: Evaluation of a Heat Program
• Reorganized and Added Appendix J: Citation Guidance
• Added coding for Worksite Assistance
• Added coding for Unprogrammed Emphasis Hazards

Keep in mind, the above listed changes are only some of the changes set forth in OSHA’s NEP. To view the NEP in its entirety you can click HERE NOW! This NEP also stays in effect for 5 years from its effective date which is April 10, 2026.

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