Be Prepared for Hot Weather

Summer is only ten weeks away. June 21 will be here before you know it. So, it is strongly recommended that you assess your Heat Stress Prevention Program to ensure the safety and well‑being of your employees who will be exposed to hot working conditions. Identify hot working environments and develop or revise procedures to effectively protect them from heat‑related illnesses.

Federal OSHA does not have a specific standard for heat stress, but you can be cited under the General Duty Clause for exposing workers to heat‑related hazards. Some states, such as California, have implemented specific regulations addressing heat stress. California requires standard employers to have an effective written heat illness prevention plan including adequate procedures and training to ensure the provision of sufficient water, acclimatization methods, access to shade, and protocols for high‑heat and emergency response situations. California’s comprehensive standard offers an effective template for addressing heat‑related hazards anywhere. Let us help you with a world-class heat-illness prevention process.