Establishes "Occupational Heat-Related Illness and Injury Prevention Program" and occupational heat stress standard in DOLWD.

Summary

The bill directs the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to adopt a heat‑stress rule for workers by June 1 2025. Employers must create written, bilingual plans that include monitoring, water, rest breaks, shade, emergency response, exposure limits and heat alerts, with input from employees. It aims to protect workers in hot indoor and outdoor settings, especially in agriculture and construction.

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