This bill would update current statutes by introducing new requirements for employers to develop written programs to address heat-related and cold-related illnesses when temperatures reach specified thresholds. Key provisions include mandatory access to drinking water, the establishment of cool-down and warm-up areas, and the implementation of acclimatization procedures for employees. Employers would also be required to provide training on recognizing and responding to temperature-related stress and maintain records of such illnesses. Additionally, the bill mandates close monitoring of temperatures and the implementation of emergency response procedures, emphasizing engineering and administrative controls over personal protective equipment. The bill also proposes new definitions, such as "Outdoor Temperature Stress Threshold" and "Outdoor worksite," to clarify the types of locations considered outdoor environments. It modifies existing language to specify that outdoor worksites do not include incidental exposure for short durations and outlines conditions for classifying certain structures as outdoor worksites. Overall, these updates aim to enhance worker safety by establishing clearer guidelines and definitions related to temperature exposure and protective measures in outdoor work settings.

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Introduced Version: 23-207