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NJ S2422
NJ S2422Establishes occupational heat stress standard and "Occupational Heat-Related Illness and Injury Prevention Program" in DOLWD.
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Introduced
01/29/2024
01/29/2024
In Committee
05/06/2024
05/06/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes occupational heat stress standard and "Occupational Heat-Related Illness and Injury Prevention Program" in DOLWD.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an occupational heat stress standard and an "Occupational Heat-Related Illness and Injury Prevention Program" within the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD). The bill requires the commissioner to establish a heat stress standard that sets levels triggering employer actions to protect employees from heat-related illness and injury. Employers must develop and implement a written heat-related illness and injury prevention plan, which must include procedures for monitoring employee exposure, providing water and rest breaks, and training employees on heat-related illness prevention. The bill also prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who exercise their rights under the bill and establishes penalties for violations.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (7)
Joe Cryan (D)*,
Linda Greenstein (D)*,
Renee Burgess (D),
Vin Gopal (D),
John McKeon (D),
Angela Mcknight (D),
Raj Mukherji (D),
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 05/06/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2422 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2422_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement SLA 5/6/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2422_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2500/2422_I1.HTM |
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