AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Summary

The bill adds a new occupational health rule that obligates employers to provide rest breaks, shade or heating/cooling stations, water, and protective gear when temperatures are 90 °F or higher or 32 °F or lower. It also mandates quarterly training for supervisors and for workers in vehicles, warehouses, or outdoor sites, and makes it illegal to fire or discriminate against employees if an employer fails to follow these protections.

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