Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Water, shade, cool-down, acclimatization, and high-heat procedures above 95°F.
Citation:T8 CCR §3395
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Colorado — Federal OSHAFederal OSHA — Region VIII
The regulation that requires it in Colorado
Colorado follows federal OSHA standards with no approved state plan. The ontology shows no Colorado-specific heat illness rule, so the default citation T8 CCR §3395 applies.
Enforcing agency
Federal OSHA — Region VIII enforces the standard in Colorado. They inspect workplaces for heat hazards and issue citations under federal authority. Region VIII coordinates with national OSHA on emphasis programs 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 Colorado.
Penalties for non-compliance in Colorado
Penalties follow the standard Federal OSHA — Region VIII schedule; refer to the agency for current amounts.
How to comply
- Customize the plan with your site-specific water, shade, and high-heat procedures.
- Train workers on drinking water access, rest breaks, and emergency response before work begins.
- Post the plan and make copies available to all employees.
- Monitor heat conditions daily and adjust work/rest schedules above 95 °F.
- Review and update the plan each year or after any heat-related incident.