California’s indoor heat protections have gone into effect and apply to most indoor workplaces.
When the temperature reaches 82 degrees Fahrenheit in indoor workplaces in California, employers must take steps to protect workers from heat illness. Some of the requirements include providing water, rest, cool-down areas, and training.
Additional requirements, where feasible, apply when the temperature reaches 87 degrees, such as cooling down the work area, implementing work-rest schedules, and providing personal heat-protective equipment. When workers wear clothing that restricts heat removal or work in high-radiant-heat areas, those additional requirements apply at 82 degrees.
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California Indoor Heat Protections Take Effect
SHRM | Jul 2024
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