Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Water, shade, cool-down, acclimatization, and high-heat procedures above 95°F.
The regulation that requires it in California
California runs an approved state plan. The Heat Illness Prevention Plan is mandated by T8 CCR §3395. Employers must provide water, shade, cool-down, acclimatization, and high-heat procedures above 95°F.
Enforcing agency
Cal/OSHA (Division of Occupational Safety and Health) is the enforcing agency. They inspect California workplaces for compliance with state safety standards. They issue citations and penalties under their own authority and coordinate with federal OSHA as needed.
State-specific requirements beyond the federal baseline
No state-specific overrides beyond the federal baseline were found in our research for California.
Penalties for non-compliance in California
Penalties follow the standard Cal/OSHA (Division of Occupational Safety and Health) schedule and refer the reader to the agency for current amounts.
How to comply
- Customize the Heat Illness Prevention Plan for your company operations.
- Train workers on heat illness recognition and prevention procedures.
- Provide water, shade, and rest breaks as required.
- Review and update the plan annually or after incidents.
- Document training and compliance activities.