Arizona HB2928 establishes heat illness prevention standards for various industries.

Arizona HB2928 mandates the Industrial Commission of Arizona to adopt rules establishing heat illness prevention standards for all industries. These standards include training employees on heat illness signs, symptoms, and first aid, providing shade or climate-controlled environments, and ensuring access to potable water. Employers must implement high-heat procedures, monitor temperatures, and allow paid rest periods. The bill also allows employees to bring private right of action for violations, seeking injunctions or damages.

Arizona HB2928 establishes heat illness prevention standards for various industries.

Arizona HB2928 mandates the Industrial Commission of Arizona to adopt rules establishing heat illness prevention standards for all industries. These standards include training employees on heat illness signs, symptoms, and first aid, providing shade or climate-controlled environments, and ensuring access to potable water. Employers must implement high-heat procedures, monitor temperatures, and allow paid rest periods. The bill also allows employees to bring private right of action for violations, seeking injunctions or damages.