Establishes extreme temperature worker protections in Massachusetts.
The bill establishes extreme temperature worker protections in Massachusetts. It mandates employers to provide thermometers, shade, and warmth for employees in extreme temperatures. Employers must implement engineering and administrative controls before using personal protective equipment. The bill requires written programs for heat and cold stress, including education, training, emergency response plans, and medical monitoring. Employers must monitor temperatures and implement their workplace cold stress plan when temperatures are below 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
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