AZ HB2684

Requires Arizona employers to develop written programs addressing heat-related illnesses when temperatures reach 80°F or above, including providing at least one quart of free drinking water per hour per employee, mandatory 10-minute cool-down breaks, and access to shade or cool-down areas

Mandates cold weather protections when temperatures fall to 60°F or below, including warm-up areas, protective equipment at no cost to employees, and written programs addressing cold-related illnesses like frostbite and hypothermia

Establishes high heat procedures requiring 10-minute rest breaks every two hours at 90°F and every hour at 100°F, with acclimatization periods of 7-14 days for new workers gradually increasing from 20% of normal work duration

Requires employers to provide free annual training on heat and cold illness prevention, emergency response procedures, and proper use of protective equipment, with materials in languages appropriate for the workforce

Applies to all workers regardless of immigration status, including independent contractors, day laborers, farmworkers, and staffing agency employees, with protections against retaliation for reporting hazardous conditions or illnesses