"When do the new indoor heat protections in California apply? The new rules are about a dozen pages long and are split into two sections: Your rights as an employee - and responsibilities of your employer - when temperatures in the workplace reach or exceed 82 degrees What your employer must do when temperatures reach or exceed 87 degrees Remember, these rules refer to the temperature of the area where you work, not the temperature outside on the street."
"It took California a long time to make these workplace rules official: the Legislature first passed a bill calling for these regulations back in 2016, but it wouldn't be until seven years later that Cal/OSHA presented a draft of the potential rules. It would take several more months for the draft to make its way through different state agencies, and finally, on July 23, the Office of Administrative Law gave the final seal of approval."
California extended heat protections to indoor workers, covering restaurants, offices, warehouses, supermarkets, and other indoor workplaces. The regulations specify employer responsibilities beginning at 82 degrees Fahrenheit and additional requirements at 87 degrees. Indoor temperature measurements relate to the area where employees work, not outdoor temperatures. Employers must provide potable water, with at least two gallons per employee per day. The rulemaking process began with a 2016 legislative mandate, Cal/OSHA released draft regulations seven years later, and the Office of Administrative Law gave final approval on July 23. Workers have avenues to advocate and report employer noncompliance to Cal/OSHA and labor advocates.
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