Massachusetts S1367 establishes a standard for preventing heat-related illness in outdoor public sector workers.

Massachusetts S1367 mandates public employers to develop and implement a heat-related illness prevention plan for outdoor workers. This plan must include monitoring employee exposure to heat stress, providing potable water, paid rest breaks, and access to shade or cool-down areas. Employers must also establish an emergency response plan for heat exhaustion or heat stroke, acclimatize employees, and implement administrative controls to limit heat stress.

Massachusetts S1367 establishes a standard for preventing heat-related illness in outdoor public sector workers.

Massachusetts S1367 mandates public employers to develop and implement a heat-related illness prevention plan for outdoor workers. This plan must include monitoring employee exposure to heat stress, providing potable water, paid rest breaks, and access to shade or cool-down areas. Employers must also establish an emergency response plan for heat exhaustion or heat stroke, acclimatize employees, and implement administrative controls to limit heat stress.