Extreme Temperatures Worker Protections

Summary

The bill adds new definitions and a new statutory section that obligates employers, contractors, and government entities to develop temperature‑related injury and illness prevention plans. It applies to all workers—including agricultural and contract laborers—who may be exposed to extreme heat or cold on a worksite. The goal is to ensure access to safe drinking water, shade, and other safeguards as climate‑driven temperature extremes become more common.

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