The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries is alerting employers that its new permanent outdoor heat rule takes effect Saturday, July 5. The department says the rule was introduced to protect workers from the hazards of outdoor heat which, in the extreme, can cause disability or death.The new rule demands employers:
Train employees and supervisors on proper care procedure when they recognize someone with symptoms of a heat-related illness.
Provide more water to employees on hot days.
Have the ability to respond appropriately to an emplo...
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