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Commissioner Dahlhausen proposes OSHA consultations plus permit incentives to curb heat‑illness for outdoor workers
Austin-Travis County Public Health Commission · April 1, 2026
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Summary
Commissioner Dahlhausen revised an earlier draft on heat‑illness prevention, suggesting employers complete OSHA consultations and, after remedying findings, qualify for incentives such as discounted permits; commissioners discussed defining 'outdoor worker' and enforcement feasibility.
Commissioner Dahlhausen returned to a previously discussed draft recommendation aimed at preventing heat‑related illness among outdoor workers, arguing for a pragmatic approach that avoids burdensome enforcement while encouraging employer compliance.
Rather than relying on voluntary pledges,…
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