February 17, 2025
Landmark Cal/OSHA Indoor Heat Rules Take Effect After Quick OAL Review
California OSHA (Cal/OSHA) is preparing to implement its first-time indoor heat worker-protection standards -- which generally require employers to implement new employee-safety measures when indoor temperatures reach 82 degrees -- after they formally took effect July 23, following an expedited review by the state’s Office of Administrative Law (OAL). “This regulation provides protections for workers across California and helps prepare employers to deal with the challenges of rising temperatures in indoor environments,” said Cal/OSHA Chief Debra Lee in a July...
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