More temperature records are expected to fall the week of July 17, as National Weather Service forecasters are calling for more scorching weather and triple-digit temperatures across some western and southern states.
With the thermostat set to explode, workers are at an increased risk of heat-related illnesses, according to California's Department of Industrial Relations.
"Our team is out in full force, conducting targeted high heat inspections with a focus on construction, agriculture, landscaping, and warehouse industries to ensure employers are complying with the law," Cal/OSHA Chief Jeff Killip said in a release.
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Steve Hallo
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