Establishes a standard for preventing heat illness in outdoor public sector workers in Massachusetts.
The bill establishes a standard for preventing heat illness in outdoor public sector workers in Massachusetts. It mandates employers to provide shade and drinking water, implement a heat illness prevention plan, and train employees and supervisors on heat illness prevention. Employers must closely observe new employees during heat waves and implement emergency response procedures. The Department of Labor Standards must adopt this standard by January 1, 2025.
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