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Protecting Farmworkers from Wildfire Smoke and Excessive Heat

This act aims to ensure the safety of farmworkers by protecting them from harmful wildfire smoke and extreme heat. Employers will be required to provide appropriate protective equipment, water, and cooling facilities, as well as offer training and mandatory breaks. This will lead to improved working conditions and reduced health risks for farmworkers.
Key points
Agricultural employers must provide N95/N100 masks or other certified equipment to protect against wildfire smoke when air quality is dangerous.
In cases of excessive heat, employers must provide water and cooling facilities to protect workers.
Mandatory rest breaks of at least 10 minutes every 2 hours in shaded areas will be required during dangerous smoke or heat conditions.
Workers will receive training in an understandable language on proper use of protective equipment and recognizing signs of heat or smoke-related illnesses.
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Print number: 117_S_2751
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Process start date: 2021-09-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Farmworker Smoke and Excessive Heat Protection Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2751.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Agricultural employers must provide N95/N100 masks or other certified equipment to protect against wildfire smoke when air quality is dangerous.
  • In cases of excessive heat, employers must provide water and cooling facilities to protect workers.
  • Mandatory rest breaks of at least 10 minutes every 2 hours in shaded areas will be required during dangerous smoke or heat conditions.
  • Workers will receive training in an understandable language on proper use of protective equipment and recognizing signs of heat or smoke-related illnesses.
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 Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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