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This bill establishes comprehensive heat illness prevention requirements for employers in outdoor industries like agriculture, construction, and landscaping. The legislation mandates that employers implement an approved outdoor heat exposure safety program that includes training employees and supervisors about heat-related risks, providing preventive measures, and establishing procedures for high-heat conditions. Specifically, when the heat index reaches 90 degrees Fahrenheit, employers must ensure communication systems are available, provide accessible drinking water, and allow 10-minute recovery periods every two hours. At 80 degrees Fahrenheit, employers must provide shade or cooling areas that can accommodate all employees. The bill defines key terms like "heat illness" (which includes heat cramps, exhaustion, and stroke) and "acclimatization" (gradual adaptation to heat over two weeks). Employers are required to provide annual training in languages understood by employees, covering topics such as environmental and personal risk factors, signs of heat illness, and the importance of hydration and reporting symptoms. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in conjunction with the Department of Health, will develop rules for implementing these requirements, with the law set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/510