DIRPublished September 2, 2026
Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers of Heat Illness Prevention Duties as Extreme Heat Continues
What changed
Cal/OSHA reminder to employers to follow heat illness prevention rules amid extreme heat in Southern California.
Who it applies to
California employers with outdoor (and applicable indoor) worksites during periods of extreme heat.
Official source
https://www.dir.ca.gov/DIRNews/2026/2026-68.htmlDetected by RegWatch monitoring on August 26, 2026. Always confirm details against the official source above — this page is a summary, not legal advice.
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