H8311

Requires employers to protect employees from extreme temperatures through rest breaks, PPE, training, and equipment, and mandates quarterly supervisor training, to recognize and mitigate heat- and cold-related risks.

Introduced·3/18/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8311 mandates employers to safeguard employees from extreme temperatures through rest breaks, PPE, training, and equipment, and.

Rhode Island H8311 requires employers to protect employees from extreme temperatures through rest breaks, personal protective equipment, training, and equipment. It mandates quarterly supervisor training to recognize and mitigate heat- and cold-related risks. Employers must ensure employees have access to paid rest breaks, shade, warming or cooling stations, drinking water, and personal protective equipment.

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Where it stands

Current
Labor Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 30

12:00 AM

House Labor Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 26

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/30/2026)

Mar 18

House

Introduced, referred to House Labor