Bill

Bill > H0348


VT H0348

An act relating to protecting workers from extreme temperatures in the workplace


summary

Introduced
02/25/2025
In Committee
02/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Session

Bill Summary

This bill proposes to create an Extreme Temperature Worker Protection Act to protect workers exposed to extreme heat or cold in the workplace from occupational illnesses, injuries, and death by requiring employers to create a plan to evaluate and control temperature-related hazards in the workplace.

AI Summary

I apologize, but the XML document you've provided appears to be a minimal or incomplete bill text that does not contain the substantive details about the Extreme Temperature Worker Protection Act. While the government-provided summary offers some context, without the full bill text, I cannot provide a detailed summary of its specific provisions. Based solely on the government summary, I can draft a summary as follows: This bill proposes the Extreme Temperature Worker Protection Act, which aims to safeguard workers from potential health risks associated with extreme workplace temperatures. The legislation would require employers to develop comprehensive plans that identify and mitigate temperature-related hazards that could lead to occupational illnesses, injuries, or potentially fatal conditions. By mandating proactive evaluation and control strategies, the bill seeks to protect workers who are exposed to environments with extreme heat or cold, ensuring employers take responsible steps to maintain safe working conditions.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

House Committee on General and Housing Hearing (00:00:00 5/8/2025 ) (on 05/08/2025)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...