Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Water, shade, cool-down, acclimatization, and high-heat procedures above 95°F.
The regulation that requires it in Florida
Florida follows federal OSHA rules for heat illness prevention. No state-specific written safety program beyond federal requirements was identified. Florida does not run an approved state plan and follows federal OSHA.
Enforcing agency
Federal OSHA — Region IV enforces heat illness prevention rules in Florida. They inspect employers in construction, landscaping, and agriculture when the heat index exceeds 80°F. They issue citations under federal authority and coordinate with national OSHA on emphasis programs.
State-specific requirements beyond the federal baseline
No state-specific overrides beyond the federal baseline were found in our research for Florida.
Penalties for non-compliance in Florida
Penalties follow the standard Federal OSHA — Region IV schedule and refer the reader to the agency for current amounts.
How to comply
- Customize the Heat Illness Prevention Plan for your company's operations and sites.
- Train workers on drinking water, rest breaks, and emergency response.
- Provide water, shade, and cool-down areas when temperatures exceed 95°F.
- Monitor new workers during their first 7-14 days of heat exposure.
- Review and update the plan annually or after incidents.