FL H0945

Creates s. 448.112, F.S., requiring employers in outdoor industries (agriculture, construction, landscaping, etc.) to implement an outdoor heat exposure safety program approved by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Department of Health, effective October 1, 2024

Mandates high-heat procedures when the heat index reaches or exceeds 90°F, including providing communication systems for emergencies, sufficient cool/cold drinking water accessible near work areas, and a 10-minute recovery period every 2 hours of outdoor work

Requires employers to provide shade areas when the heat index reaches or exceeds 80°F, with capacity to accommodate all employees on recovery periods without physical contact; employees showing mild to moderate heat illness symptoms must be relieved from duty and given at least 15 minutes in shade

Employers must supply at least 1 quart of cool or cold drinking water per employee per hour for the entire workday, readily accessible and free of charge at all times

Requires annual heat illness training approved by both departments for all outdoor employees and supervisors, covering risk factors, signs and symptoms, first-aid measures, and emergency procedures, with materials provided in English and all languages understood by a majority of workers