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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Graig Graziosi

Workers could soon be protected from working in the scorching heat – if Trump doesn’t change the rules

President Donald Trump will have the chance to adopt — or ignore — new workplace safety regulations that could help prevent heat-related deaths and illnesses.

Last August, nine workers in the U.S. between the ages of 19 and 71 died as a result of heat-related issues while they were working. Their jobs included everything from grass cutting to truck unloading, repairing farm equipment and construction, according to the New York Times.

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