Bill > HB1286

This bill requires employers (referred to as "principals" in the legislation) to implement comprehensive protections for workers exposed to extreme hot and cold temperatures. The bill defines specific temperature thresholds for heat (initial heat trigger at 80°F and high heat trigger at 90°F) and cold (extreme cold temperature trigger at 30°F), and mandates employers to develop a Temperature-Related Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (TRIIPP) that includes monitoring temperature conditions, providing rest breaks, access to shade or warming areas, potable water, and mandatory training for workers and supervisors. For workers at or above the high heat trigger, employers must provide at least 15-minute paid rest breaks every two hours, implement a buddy system or supervisor monitoring, and ensure workers are not left alone. Similarly, for workers at or below the extreme cold temperature trigger, employers must provide warming areas, preventive warm-up breaks, and appropriate protective equipment. The bill also requires employers to develop emergency response procedures, conduct training in workers' primary language, and implement these protections at no cost to workers. Employers who violate these provisions may be subject to compensatory and punitive damages. The bill is set to take effect on April 1, 2026, with provisions for potential referendum.

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https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1286