New Indoor Heat Requirements
Southern California American Industrial Hygiene Association (SCAIHA)
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Southern California American Industrial Hygiene Association (SCAIHA)
Southern California Chapter of the American Industrial Hygiene Association
On June 20, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board approved California Code of Regulations, Title 8, section 3396, “Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment”. This standard applies to most workplaces where the indoor temperature reaches 82°F. It establishes required safety measures for indoor workplaces to prevent worker exposure to risk of heat illness. The Office of Administrative Law (OAL) has 30 working days to review proposal. The Standards Board requested that the regulation take effect immediately after OAL approval.
For outdoor heat illness prevention, refer to Title 8, section 3395.