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New heat safety regulations put in place for Oregon workplaces
These temporary workplace requirements will be in place for the next 180 days, and there could be a set of permanent ones in the near future.
Posted: Jul 27, 2021 6:42 PM
Updated: Jul 27, 2021 6:44 PM
Posted By: Ariel Iacobazzi
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. Oregon is on track to experience one of its hottest summers, and on the heels of the deadly extreme heat last month, Oregon OSHA has adopted some new requirements to help Oregon businesses beat the heat.
For the next 180 days, workplaces must provide employees with cold water and sufficient shade, whether they work inside or outside. And employers also need to hold a training to make sure their workers know the signs of heat exhaustion, what to do in case of an emergency, and where to find drinking water.