Insight & Commentary on California Workplace Law Issues & Developments
Cal/OSHA recently released a discussion draft proposing major amendments to its heat illness prevention standards under Assembly Bill (AB) 2243, affecting both outdoor workplaces (Title 8, Section 3395) and indoor workplaces (Section 3396).
If adopted, these changes would expand employer obligations. The most impactful change is the elimination of the industry-specific exemption for high-heat…
As Summer starts to heat up, employers with outdoor worksites should review their Heat Illness Prevention Plan (HIPP) compliance under Cal/OSHA’s outdoor heat illness prevention standard.
Which Employers Are Covered?
The standard applies to any employee working outside. This may include positions that are not solely outside.
Obligations for Covered Employers
Covered employers must…
As we head into the summer months, employers with outdoor worksites in California may wish to review their Heat Illness Prevention Plans (HIPP) and obligations under Cal/OSHA’s outdoor heat illness prevention standard.
Covered Employers
As the name of the standard implies, Cal/OSHA’s outdoor heat illness prevention standard applies to all employers with an outdoor…
