Labor & Employment (Workplace Safety)

HF 742 requires Iowa employers to provide heat safety measures for workers exposed to extreme heat conditions (heat index ≥90°F). Specifically, it mandates employers to offer shaded areas for outdoor workers, provide at least 32 ounces of cool drinking water hourly, and implement adjusted work-rest schedules (10 minutes every 2 hours for 90-100°F, 15 minutes hourly above 100°F). The law applies to all employers with employees working in heat-exposed environments and includes penalties of up to $500 per violation for noncompliance. Enforcement falls to the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing, which will oversee compliance and issue fines.