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Heat Illness Prevention Plans: The Heat Is On

Employers should have a heat illness prevention plan.  As the summer heats up, keep in mind:

• Employers must provide access to shade and cool, fresh water.  This is especially true when the temperatures reach 95 or higher. 
• Businesses should make sure room temperatures are comfortable since it increases productivity and makes for happier employees.
• Businesses can allow employees to relax the dress code, while still enforcing reasonable grooming and dress standards.  But, businesses must make sure they enforce policies consistently. 
• Employers can require employees provide advance notice on vacations. 

For more information on employee safety check out: http://www.californiaemploymentlawfirm.com/employee-safety-and-health.