Applicable Regulation (T8CCR 3396)

On June 20, 2024, Cal/OSHA approved Code of Regulations, Title 8, section 3396, and became effective on July 23, 2024. This standard applies to most workplaces where the indoor temperature reaches 82°F. It establishes required safety measures for indoor workplaces to prevent worker exposure to risk of heat illness.

Training Topics Include:

• What is Heat Illness
• Provision of Clean Drinking Water
• Access to Shade and Cool-Down Areas
• Cool-Down Rest Periods
• Assessment and Control Measures
• Monitoring the Weather for indoor workplaces that are affected by outdoor temperatures
• Train supervisors on how to check weather reports and how to respond to hot weather advisories
• Acclimatization
• Training
• Heat Illness Prevention Plan

Training Frequency: Initial, upon hire for both Supervisors and workers. Refresher training recommended annually.

Delivery Option: In-person, and Virtual Instructor Led-Training (VILT)

Written Heat Illness Prevention Plan Recommended – Establish, implement, and maintain an effective written Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Plan that includes procedures for providing drinking water, shade, preventative rest periods, close observation during acclimatization, high-heat procedures, training, prompt emergency response, and feasible control measures.