California’s indoor heat illness prevention standards go into effect immediately and apply to most indoor workplaces where indoor temperatures reach 82°F. California’s indoor heat worker protections were approved yesterday by the Office of Administrative Law (OAL). This new regulation goes into effect immediately to protect indoor workers from heat illness.
Cal/OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment regulation applies to most indoor workplaces, such as restaurants, warehouses, and manufacturing facilities. For indoor workplaces where the temperature reaches 82 degrees Fahrenheit, employers must take steps to protect workers from heat illness. Some of the requirements include providing water, rest, cool-down areas, and training.
Read the full News Release from Cal-OSHA here: https://www.dir.ca.gov/DIRNews/2024/2024-59.html
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