Joe Biden announces measures to protect workers from heatwaves

The action comes as nearly 40% of the US population faces heat advisories, according to the National Weather Service

President Joe Biden announces new measures aimed at helping communities deal with extreme weather (Evan Vucci/AP)

President Joe Biden has announced new steps to protect workers from heatwaves spreading across the US.

The measures include a hazard alert notifying employers and employees about ways to stay protected from extreme heat as well as plans to improve weather forecasts and make drinking water more accessible.