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Worker Heat Protection: New Workplace Safety Standards

This act introduces new workplace safety rules to protect employees from heat-related illnesses and injuries. Companies will be required to provide adequate conditions, such as access to water, rest breaks, and cool-down areas, and to train employees on recognizing heat stress symptoms. The goal is to reduce health and life risks for individuals working in high temperatures.
Key points
Employers must provide safe working conditions, free from heat stress hazards, including access to cool water and shaded areas.
Mandatory paid rest breaks in cool environments will be introduced.
Employees and supervisors will be trained to recognize heat-related illness symptoms and provide appropriate responses.
Companies will be required to develop heat illness and injury prevention plans with employee participation.
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Additional Information
Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness and Fatality Prevention Act of 2022
Print number: HR 2193
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]
Process start date: 2021-03-26
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Worker Heat Protection: New Workplace Safety Standards

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 2193.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Employers must provide safe working conditions, free from heat stress hazards, including access to cool water and shaded areas.
  • Mandatory paid rest breaks in cool environments will be introduced.
  • Employees and supervisors will be trained to recognize heat-related illness symptoms and provide appropriate responses.
  • Companies will be required to develop heat illness and injury prevention plans with employee participation.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 393.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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