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FL S0510
Bill
AI Summary
- Creates s. 448.112, F.S., requiring employers in outdoor industries such as agriculture, construction, and landscaping to implement an outdoor heat exposure safety program approved by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Department of Health
- Mandates high-heat procedures when the outdoor heat index reaches or exceeds 90°F, including 10-minute recovery periods every 2 hours, access to communication systems, and sufficient cool or cold drinking water (at least 1 quart per employee per hour)
- Requires employers to provide shade accommodating all employees when the heat index reaches or exceeds 80°F, and to relieve from duty and monitor any employee showing signs of heat illness, seeking immediate medical attention for serious symptoms
- Requires annual heat illness training approved by both departments for all outdoor employees and supervisors, covering risk factors, signs and symptoms, acclimatization, first-aid measures, and emergency procedures, provided in English and languages understood by a majority of workers
- Applies to employees working outdoors 15 minutes or more per hour; excludes those working outdoors fewer than 15 minutes per hour, and takes effect October 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Heat Illness Prevention
Last Action
Died in Commerce and Tourism
6/16/2025
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