This standard applies to most workplaces where the indoor temperature reaches 82°F. It establishes required safety measures for indoor workplaces.California's Heat Illness Prevention Standard requires employers to provide training, water, shade, and planning. The US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration reminds employers and workers not to ignore the dangers of working in hot weather. Washington, Minnesota, California, Oregon, and Colorado have specific laws governing occupational heat exposure. As of July 2024, five states have permanent occupational heat stress standards for the workplace: California, Colorado, Minnesota, Oregon, and Washington. The proposal is expected to include temperature levels triggering coverage under the standard, acclimatization protocols employers must follow for new workers. OSHA is proposing to issue a new standard, titled Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings. This map provides national and state snapshots of existing occupational heat standards, heat standards under development, and active heat standard legislation.