It is my understanding that the Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board intends to develop a standard to help protect workers who are at risk of heat illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke.  I write to applaud your efforts and to respectfully suggest such a standard should provide workers with easy access to drinking water and air conditioning; frequent breaks; and significant training regarding working in hot conditions.

It's no secret that a southern state like Virginia is hot in the summer; on many days dangerously so.  Climate change promises to exacerbate this situation for workers whose occupation requires them to work outdoors.  I ask the Board to develop a strong standard that will protect Virginia's workers.

Respectfully submitted,

Bruce Burton

Alexandria, VA