· RI legislature · 2025

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Requires employers to protect employees from extreme temperatures through rest breaks, PPE, training, and equipment, and mandates quarterly supervisor training, to recognize and mitigate heat- and cold-related risks.

Sponsor

Cherie Cruz (D-RI)

Introduced

2025-02-05

Policy area

Labor and Employment

Latest action

02/12/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study