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This resolution urges the Georgia General Assembly to enact the Workplace Safety and Heat Protection Act to safeguard workers from extreme heat conditions that pose significant health and economic risks. The resolution highlights that workers in sectors like construction, manufacturing, agriculture, transportation, and warehousing are increasingly exposed to high temperatures, which can lead to serious health issues such as heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and cardiovascular strain. Recognizing the current lack of enforceable heat protection standards, the resolution calls for establishing workplace heat protection measures, specifically defining extreme heat as conditions with a heat index exceeding 80 degrees Fahrenheit and requiring employers to implement heat illness prevention programs. These programs would include prevention strategies, employee training, and emergency response protocols to mitigate heat-related risks. The resolution emphasizes that such protections not only improve worker health but also contribute to economic stability by reducing workplace injuries, workers' compensation claims, and productivity losses. Furthermore, the resolution directs the House Clerk to distribute copies of the resolution to key stakeholders, including the Governor, Labor Commissioner, Georgia Chamber of Commerce, and General Assembly members.

Labor and Employment

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70815