On June 3, 2024, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH or Cal/OSHA) issued a reminder for California employers to protect their workers from heat illness as temperatures rise, with some areas expected to go over 100 degrees this summer. Employers must watch for any signs of heat illness in their workers.
Employers are required by law to provide water, rest, shade, and training to protect their outdoor workers from heat illness. Outdoor workers can take extra cool-down breaks, for at least 5 minutes, whenever they need to protect themselves. These breaks are in addition to the regular breaks that employers must provide. Also, supervisors must have training to recognize the common signs and symptoms of heat illness and have a written plan for what to do in an emergency.
(See Link(s): California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 3395; https://www.dir.ca.gov/DIRNews/2024/2024-40.html)