An Act providing for regulations for employers to protect employees from heat-related injury or heat-related illness caused by heat stress; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry and the Secretary of Labor and Industry; establishing the Heat Protection Enforcement Fund; and imposing penalties.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This act establishes regulations to protect Pennsylvania employees from heat-related injuries and illnesses caused by heat stress. It requires employers to develop and implement heat protection plans, provide adequate hydration and rest breaks, and acclimatize workers to high-heat conditions. The Department of Labor and Industry will enforce these regulations, and a Heat Protection Enforcement Fund will be created to support these efforts. Penalties will be imposed for non-compliance.
Key provisions
- Employers must develop and implement heat protection plans.
- Employers must provide adequate hydration and rest breaks during high-heat conditions.
- Employers must acclimatize new employees to high-heat conditions.
- The Department of Labor and Industry will enforce the regulations.
- A Heat Protection Enforcement Fund will be established to support enforcement activities.
- Employers must post notices informing employees of their protections and obligations.
- The Secretary of Labor and Industry has authority to investigate workplaces for compliance.
- Penalties will be assessed for violations, including fines and potential imprisonment.
Who is affected
- Employers
- Employees
- Department of Labor and Industry
- Secretary of Labor and Industry
- Emergency Response Providers
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- Pn 1481 Html
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9 on record
Primary sponsor
Timothy Kearney
Cosponsors
Christine Tartaglione
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