Texas HB3982 mandates heat safety training and protections for employees, including rest breaks, shade, and drinking water, and penalizes violations.

Texas HB3982, known as the Worker Heat Illness, Injury, and Death Prevention Act, requires employers to provide heat safety training to employees, including supervisors. Training must cover heat-related illnesses, acclimatization, and emergency response measures. Employers must also provide paid rest breaks, shade, and drinking water. Employers must create an emergency response plan and acclimatization plan for employees. The Texas Workforce Commission will provide information and guidance on the Act's requirements. Employers found in violation face administrative penalties.

Texas HB3982 mandates heat safety training and protections for employees, including rest breaks, shade, and drinking water, and penalizes violations.

Texas HB3982, known as the Worker Heat Illness, Injury, and Death Prevention Act, requires employers to provide heat safety training to employees, including supervisors. Training must cover heat-related illnesses, acclimatization, and emergency response measures. Employers must also provide paid rest breaks, shade, and drinking water. Employers must create an emergency response plan and acclimatization plan for employees. The Texas Workforce Commission will provide information and guidance on the Act's requirements. Employers found in violation face administrative penalties.