Friday, June 30, 2023

Content Courtesy of Cook Brown, LLP

As temperatures soar this summer, Cal/OSHA safety inspectors will be descending upon work sites throughout California to determine whether employers are complying with heat procedures.

California’s Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor Places of Employment Regulation
Pursuant to California’s Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor Places of Employment Regulation, when the temperature exceeds 80 degrees Fahrenheit, employers are legally required to provide all outdoor workers with fresh drinking water, shade, and, whenever requested by a worker, cool-down rest breaks in addition to regular rest breaks.
 
Employers are also required to maintain a written heat illness prevention plan and provide training for employees to recognize the common signs and symptoms of heat illness and what to do in case of an emergency. To ensure better preparedness, it is recommended that employers start planning for heat safety now.