FL S0732

Creates section 448.111 requiring employers in agriculture, construction, landscaping, and related outdoor industries to implement heat illness prevention programs approved by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Department of Health

Mandates employers provide cool or cold drinking water (minimum 1 quart per hour per employee) and accessible shade when outdoor heat index reaches 80°F, with 10-minute recovery periods every 2 hours when heat index reaches 90°F or higher

Requires annual training for all outdoor employees and supervisors covering heat illness recognition, prevention measures, acclimatization, personal risk factors, and emergency response procedures in languages understood by workers

Establishes employer responsibilities including monitoring employees for heat illness symptoms, providing immediate medical attention for serious cases, and implementing communication systems to enable workers to contact supervisors or emergency services during high-heat conditions

Becomes effective October 1, 2022, with exception that provisions do not apply to employees working outdoors fewer than 15 minutes per hour