FL S1766

Creates section 448.111, F.S. establishing heat illness prevention requirements for employers in agriculture, construction, landscaping, and other outdoor industries where employees work outside at least 15 minutes per hour.

Requires employers to provide cool drinking water free of charge at a rate of one quart per employee per hour, located as close as practicable to work areas.

Mandates employers maintain shaded areas when outdoor temperature exceeds 80 degrees Fahrenheit, sized to accommodate all employees on recovery periods without physical contact; alternative cooling measures allowed if shade is unsafe or infeasible.

Requires employers to implement high-heat procedures when temperature reaches 95 degrees Fahrenheit, including 10-minute recovery periods every 2 hours, preshift meetings, continuous communication with employees, and regular water consumption reminders.

Requires annual training for all employees and supervisors in their languages covering heat illness signs and symptoms, acclimatization, personal risk factors, protective equipment removal, hydration importance, and employer heat safety procedures.