CT SB00830

Requires employers with outdoor workers (agricultural, construction, landscaping) to provide shade areas when temperatures exceed 80°F and free drinking water (at least 32 oz/hour, or 80 oz/hour if wearing protective equipment)

Mandates indoor workplaces without functioning air conditioning measure and record temperatures when outdoor temps exceed 80°F, with cool-down areas and control measures required at 82°F and 87°F thresholds

Establishes high-heat protocols at 90°F+ including mandatory 10-minute rest periods every two hours, buddy systems or supervisor monitoring of 20 or fewer employees, and pre-shift safety meetings

Requires acclimatization practices for new employees and those returning after 14+ days absence, starting at 20% workload and increasing 20% daily until reaching full capacity

Mandates employer-provided heat illness training for all affected employees and supervisors, covering symptoms, emergency response procedures, and workers' rights to exercise protections without retaliation; effective October 1, 2025