Work to Zero grant program awards over $140,000 for real-world testing of heat stress solutions
WASHINGTON, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Safety Council has awarded over $140,000 to help employers combat the rising threat of occupational heat stress. Through the Work to Zero Heat Stress Pilot Grant, organizations will test and evaluate technologies to protect workers from heat-related illness and death.
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