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OSHA and the US Department of Labor recently published a press release reminding both employers and employees to remember necessary precautions for working safely during summer months. Florida’s contractors are no strangers to sweltering summer temperatures, but dangerous heat exposure can occur anywhere if the conditions are right. When working in a warm environment, the […]
Read MoreProposed Florida Bill Would Require Heat-Illness Training
Under a new proposed bill, Florida’s construction and agriculture employers could be required to train outdoor employees on how to avoid heat-related illnesses. This heat-illness prevention bill would set a standard for outdoor workers to be given plenty of drinking water and access to shade with 10-minute rest breaks after 2 hours of outside work.
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