working conditions; temperatures; employers; definitions

HB 2382 requires Arizona employers to implement written heat and cold illness prevention programs for workers. It mandates free water access (at least one quart per hour), 10-minute cool-down breaks every two hours (more frequent at 100°F), and thermometer monitoring when temperatures reach 80°F or higher. Employers must provide shade access, cold-related safety plans for indoor work below 60°F, and personal protective equipment at no cost when engineering controls are insufficient. The bill directly affects all Arizona employers with indoor or outdoor workers, including those with vehicle-based work requiring air conditioning below 80°F.