REGULATIONS
When it comes to regulations and heat illness, it can be really confusing on what to look at to learn about the standards, rules, and regulations. Regulations can span governments, private organizations, associations and more. Most teams form their rules and standards by looking at more than one governing body.
high school and middle schools
High school sports is are primarily regulated by state-level associations and are influenced by national organizations like the NFHS.
Regulations at different levels
COLLEGIATE SPORTS
The most prominent governing body is the NCAA, but there are others that cater to different types of institutions and levels of competition.
LEARN MOREHIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL
High school sports is are primarily regulated by state-level associations and influenced by national organizations like the NFHS.
LEARN MOREOther heat safety areas
In the workplace in the US, an organization called OSHA (https://www.osha.gov/) is the regulatory agency of the United States Department of Labor.
OSHA was created in 1970 under to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for employees by setting and enforcing standards, and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance.