Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Water, shade, cool-down, acclimatization, and high-heat procedures above 95°F.
The regulation that requires it in Arizona
Arizona follows federal OSHA standards with no state-specific written heat program required under AAC Title 20. The default citation T8 CCR §3395 covers water, shade, cool-down, acclimatization, and high-heat procedures above 95°F.
Enforcing agency
Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) inspects workplaces for compliance with occupational safety rules. ADOSH issues citations and penalties under its state plan authority. It coordinates with federal OSHA on enforcement priorities such as the NEP Heat Illness CPL 03-00-024.
State-specific requirements beyond the federal baseline
No state-specific overrides beyond the federal baseline were found in our research for Arizona.
Penalties for non-compliance in Arizona
Penalties follow the standard Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) schedule and refer the reader to the agency for current amounts.
How to comply
- Customize the plan for your worksites and job tasks.
- Train workers on water, shade, rest breaks, and emergency steps.
- Provide drinking water and shade or cooling areas at all times.
- Use acclimatization schedules for new or returning workers.
- Review and update the plan each year or after incidents.