Bill > A3521

This bill establishes an occupational heat stress standard and an "Occupational Heat-Related Illness and Injury Prevention Program" within the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The key provisions include: requiring employers to develop and implement a heat-related illness and injury prevention plan, setting standards for heat stress levels that trigger employer actions, mandating training and education for employees and supervisors, and establishing record-keeping and reporting requirements. The bill also prohibits retaliation against employees who exercise their rights under the law and authorizes the department to investigate, assess penalties, and issue stop-work orders for violations. The bill aims to protect workers, particularly those in agriculture and construction, from heat-related illnesses and injuries.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A3521