Establishes "Occupational Heat-Related Illness and Injury Prevention Program" and occupational heat stress standard in DOLWD.
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Overview
This bill establishes an "Occupational Heat-Related Illness and Injury Prevention Program" and a corresponding occupational heat stress standard within the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD). It aims to protect workers, particularly in agriculture and construction, from the dangers of excessive heat exposure by requiring employers to develop and implement heat stress prevention plans. The bill also includes provisions for training, monitoring, and addressing heat-related illnesses, and establishes penalties for non-compliance.
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Joseph Cryan
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