 And that's Fox's William Longinesse. The Biden White House looking to put new rules in place to protect folks who have to work in extreme heat. The proposed rule is months in the making, but comes as much of the country as baking in triple-digit heat indexes. OSHA's proposal would require employers with a workforce laboring outside to take steps to reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses, like providing water, shaded areas, and plans to respond to heat stroke.