Standards Board to Vote Aug. 12 on Emergency Heat Illness Regulation

Cal/OSH Standards Board will hold an extraordinary session Friday, Aug. 12 in Sacramento to vote on a proposed emergency regulation to prevent heat illness in outdoor workers. The meeting has been scheduled for 9 a.m. in the auditorium of 744 P St. in Sacramento.The emergency proposal, which will add 3395 to the General Industry Safety Orders, focuses on access to adequate water, providing cool shade and specific training requirements.It requires that workers have access to adequate