NY A03527

Establishes the "Temperature Extreme Mitigation Program (TEMP) Act" requiring employers in covered industries (agriculture, construction, landscaping, car wash, commercial shipping, food service, warehousing, transport, and building service) to implement heat protection standards

Sets heat stress threshold at 80°F for outdoor worksites and requires indoor temperatures between 68-75°F; mandates employers provide one quart of potable water per employee per hour and access to shade when outdoor temperatures exceed 80°F

Requires paid preventative breaks when employees feel onset of heat illness, with mandatory 10-minute cool-down periods every two hours when outdoor temperatures reach 95°F or higher

Mandates air-conditioning in all delivery vehicles and warehouses in covered industries, and requires employers to provide appropriate personal protective equipment for extreme heat conditions

Imposes penalties of at least $50 per day for employers failing to comply, requires three-year recordkeeping of heat-related illnesses and fatalities, and establishes a worker hotline for filing complaints with the Department of Labor