Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Water, shade, cool-down, acclimatization, and high-heat procedures above 95°F.
The regulation that requires it in New York
New York follows federal OSHA standards and does not operate an approved state plan for private employers. Public sector employers fall under PESH. No state-specific heat illness prevention regulation appears in the ontology, so the default citation T8 CCR §3395 applies.
Enforcing agency
Federal OSHA — Region II (public sector covered by PESH) enforces the standard. The agency inspects workplaces for heat hazards, issues citations under federal authority, and coordinates with PESH for public sector coverage in New York.
State-specific requirements beyond the federal baseline
No state-specific overrides beyond the federal baseline were found in our research for New York.
Penalties for non-compliance in New York
Penalties follow the standard Federal OSHA — Region II (public sector covered by PESH) schedule and refer the reader to the agency for current amounts.
How to comply
- Customize the plan with your worksites, tasks, and heat controls.
- Train workers on water, shade, rest breaks, and symptoms.
- 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 before peak heat season.