Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Labor and Industry
 
Board
Safety and Health Codes Board
 
chapter
Heat Illness Prevention Standard [16 VAC 25 ‑ 210]
Action NOIRA on Heat Illness Prevention
Stage NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 6/9/2021
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6/9/21  1:47 pm
Commenter: Narissa Turner on behalf of the Virginia Conservation Network

Protecting Virginia workers in a changing climate
 

Protecting vulnerable populations must be a priority in our changing climate. I am concerned about the effects of rising temperatures on the health of Virginians. The risk of heat illness is particularly high for those working in extreme heat. I support the development of strong standards for heat illness as a method to protect the health of outdoor workers by requiring access to water, breaks in cool areas and training of workers and supervisors in recognizing and treating heat illness.

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