{"id":27777,"date":"2024-07-16T10:41:43","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T14:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/?page_id=27777"},"modified":"2025-02-12T12:41:34","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T17:41:34","slug":"washington-labor-industries-heat","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/washington-labor-industries-heat\/","title":{"rendered":"Washington\u2019s Workplace Rules for Heat Exposure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Washington\u2019s Workplace Rules for Heat Exposure<\/b><\/h1>\n\n\n
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For employers in Washington, the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I)<\/a> has established comprehensive regulations to protect workers from the hazards associated with outdoor heat exposure. These rules are designed to prevent heat-related illnesses and fatalities, and reduce traumatic injuries associated with heat exposure by outlining requirements for businesses to safeguard their workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In June 2023, the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries updated its Outdoor Heat Exposure rules<\/a>, which apply to all Washington employers with employees who perform work outdoors. Under the new adopted rules, requirements are year-round, in effect whenever workers are exposed to outdoor heat. Specifically, outdoor temperature action levels<\/em><\/a> <\/em>are 52\u00b0F for workers in non-breathable clothing and 80\u00b0F in all other clothing. A key component to following Washington\u2019s Outdoor Heat Exposure rules is rest breaks and shade in response to temperature increases. For example, at or above 90\u00b0F, a 10-minute cool-down rest period every two hours and close observation to help identify employees showing signs and symptoms of heat-related illness is mandatory. The best way to ensure compliance is with proactive temperature & environment monitoring<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Room Alert: Temperature Monitoring To Help Keep Workers Safe<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Room Alert is designed to help businesses comply with heat exposure rules in Washington, and other high-risk states like California and Oregon. Our solution offers continuous monitoring and alerts for temperature and heat index changes, ensuring timely actions to protect employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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