Lawmakers seek stronger heat protection legislation in California due to reduced inspections and violations, proposing SB 1205 to increase enforcement and compensation for heat-related injuries and deaths.

California lawmakers are calling for stronger heat protection legislation due to a 30% drop in Cal/OSHA field inspections between 2017-2023, leading to over a 40% decrease in violations issued to employers. Lawmakers are proposing new legislation, like SB 1205 by Sen. Dave Cortese, to increase enforcement and ensure compensation for heat-related injuries and deaths. Farmworkers, many of whom lack heat illness prevention training, are at risk due to reduced enforcement of outdoor heat protection laws.

August 21, 2024
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