At a Glance
- On June 20, 2024, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board unanimously voted to adopt a new regulation codified at California Code of Regulations, Title 8, section 3396, focusing on Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment, following an earlier unsuccessful attempt to pass a proposed indoor heat regulation.
- The new regulation mandates indoor heat illness training; sets trigger points at 82°F and 87°F; requires administrative and engineering controls; outlines procedures for providing water and access to cool-down areas; specifies acclimatization protocols; and details emergency response requirements.
- While it is unknown how long the Office of Administrative Law will take to evaluate the regulation, it could be implemented as early as August 1, 2024.
