FL S0882

Requires employers in outdoor industries (agriculture, construction, landscaping) to implement heat illness prevention programs approved by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Department of Health

Mandates employers provide at least 1 quart of cool or cold drinking water per hour for each employee, along with accessible shade areas when the heat index reaches 80°F or higher

Establishes high-heat procedures when the heat index reaches 90°F, including 10-minute recovery periods every 2 hours, pre-shift safety meetings, and effective communication systems for emergencies

Requires annual training for employees and supervisors on heat illness risk factors, symptoms, prevention measures, and emergency response procedures, provided in languages understood by workers

Exempts employees who work outdoors for fewer than 15 minutes per hour throughout their workday