Heat Safety for Workers
While the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is in the process of developing specific heat safety requirements, employers must currently uphold their duty to protect workers under the General Duty Clause. Implementing measures such as providing access to shade, rest breaks, hydration stations and training on recognizing and responding to heat-related hazards are crucial steps employers can take to safeguard their workers from the adverse effects of excessive heat.
Miami-Dade County’s Heat Illness Prevention Policy requiring all departments to assess heat related risks and develop and implement heat safety plans can be found here.
Extreme Heat
Jane Gilbert
Stephen P. Clark Center
111 NW 1st Street,
12th Floor
Miami, FL 33128
305-375-5593 | [email protected]