AZ HB2708

Requires the Industrial Commission of Arizona to adopt rules establishing heat illness prevention standards for employers in agriculture, construction, landscaping, oil and gas extraction, and transportation/delivery of heavy materials.

Mandates employers provide employees with potable water (baseline one cup per 15-20 minutes), access to shade or climate-controlled environments when temperatures exceed 100°F, and cool-down rest periods ranging from 15-45 minutes per hour depending on temperature and activity level.

Requires employers to implement high-heat procedures when temperatures reach 90°F or higher, including monitoring employees for heat illness symptoms, designating personnel to call emergency services, and maintaining effective communication between supervisors and employees.

Mandates comprehensive training for all employees and supervisors in languages they understand, covering heat illness risk factors, symptoms, first aid, acclimatization procedures, and employer responsibilities.

Allows employees to bring legal action for violations to recover actual monetary losses or $500 per violation (whichever is greater) and prohibits employer retaliation against employees exercising rights under the standards.