Bill > HB3272

This bill amends the Swimming Facility Act to establish new protections for employees working at outdoor aquatic centers against harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure. The bill requires employers of outdoor swimming facilities (including pools, beaches, water parks, and splash pads) to provide several key workplace safety measures: make accessible independent shade structures that can fully cover an employee's body, make reasonable efforts to minimize employee sun exposure during peak UV hours, allow employees to apply sunscreen, permit employees to wear sun-protective clothing (such as hats, sunglasses, long-sleeve shirts, and shorts), and not force employees to wear specific sun-protective attire. While employers can set guidelines for appropriate work attire if an employee chooses to wear sun-protective clothing, they cannot restrict such clothing. Additionally, the Department of Public Health must provide educational materials to employers about UV radiation risks, the importance of lifelong sun protection, and the need for regular skin monitoring. The bill aims to protect outdoor aquatic center workers from potential long-term health risks associated with excessive sun exposure.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3272&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104