FL H0035

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, 2025

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

Requires employers to provide shade areas when the heat index reaches or exceeds 80°F, accommodate all employees during recovery periods, and relieve from duty any employee showing signs of heat illness with at least 15 minutes of shade access and monitoring

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

Requires annual heat illness training for all outdoor employees and supervisors, approved by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Department of Health, covering risk factors, symptoms, first-aid measures, and emergency procedures, with materials provided in English and all languages understood by the workforce