By Law, employers are responsible for providing workplaces free of known safety hazards, including extreme heat.
It is your responsibility to:
- Provide workers with water, rest, and shade.
- Allow new or returning workers to gradually increase workloads and take more frequent breaks during the first week of work as they build a tolerance for working in the heat.
- Plan for emergencies and train workers on prevention.
- Monitor workers for signs of illness.
For more information, visit OSHA’s website on osha.gov/heat.
