Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Water, shade, cool-down, acclimatization, and high-heat procedures above 95°F.
Citation:T8 CCR §3395
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Texas — Federal OSHAFederal OSHA — Region VI
The regulation that requires it in Texas
Texas follows federal OSHA standards with no approved state plan. The default citation T8 CCR §3395 applies when no state-specific rule is found.
Enforcing agency
Federal OSHA — Region VI enforces heat illness prevention in Texas. They inspect workplaces for compliance with federal standards and can issue citations under the OSH Act. Region VI coordinates with national OSHA on emphasis programs such as the Heat NEP.
State-specific requirements beyond the federal baseline
No state-specific overrides beyond the federal baseline were found in our research for Texas.
Penalties for non-compliance in Texas
Penalties follow the standard Federal OSHA — Region VI schedule; refer to the agency for current amounts.
How to comply
- Customize the Heat Illness Prevention Plan with your worksites, tasks, and high-heat procedures above 95°F.
- Train workers on drinking water access, shade or cooling areas, acclimatization, and emergency response.
- Post the plan and related notices where employees can see them.
- Monitor heat conditions and adjust work/rest schedules when the heat index exceeds 80°F per the NEP.
- Review and update the plan at least annually or after any heat-related incidents.