Flash Report: Farm Worker Bill Turns Up the Heat

By: Bess Shapiro

A bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Betsy Butler (D-El Segundo) would make significant changes to heat regulations for agricultural workers. Supporters say it’s a much needed remedy to prevent heat deaths in the fields. But opponents beg to differ. Is AB 2346 a commonsense approach to farm worker occupational safety and health or an over prescriptive and onerous measure? Cal-OSHA Reporter Capitol correspondent Bess Shapiro brings you both sides in this video flash report.

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