Keana Kaleikini is serving as an Impact Fellow where she applies her interdisciplinary public health expertise to address environmental justice challenges. Her previous work spans from data science, developing infrastructure initiatives, shaping emergency response strategies, and engaging communities to co-create initiatives that revitalize and empower underserved areas. She holds an MSPH in Environmental Toxicology & Policy, and is currently pursuing her DrPH in Health Equity & Social Justice at Johns Hopkins University.
OSHA’s proposed heat rule aims to protect approximately 36 million workers in indoor and outdoor settings from heat-related illnesses and fatalities. Its success hinges on substantial investments to bridge the gap between policy and practice.
Comprehensive heat safety standards are essential to mitigate the impacts of climate change on farmworkers and ensure the sustainability and resilience of agricultural operations.