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New Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Standard Now in Effect

Cal/OSHA’s new indoor heat illness regulation, which took effect earlier than anticipated on July 23, 2024, mandates compliance for indoor work areas reaching 82°F or higher. Employers must implement a comprehensive Heat Illness Prevention Plan (HIPP) that is specifically tailored to your workplace. To comply with the new regulation, employers must provide access to cool drinking water, cool-down areas, emergency procedures, and acclimatization methods. Additional measures are required when temperatures reach 87°F or if employees wear heat-restrictive clothing. Click the link below for more resources including a sample plan to ensure your workplace meets these new standards.