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OSH Act General Duty Clause; state heat rules

Heat & Outdoor Work

Several state plans have enforceable heat standards, and federal OSHA enforces heat hazards under the General Duty Clause. Expect water, rest, shade, acclimatization, and an emergency response plan.

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Training Dsyfer provides

  • Heat illness signs and response
  • Hydration and acclimatization
  • Cold stress basics

Documents you need

  • Heat illness prevention plan
  • Acclimatization schedule
  • Training acknowledgments

What we track

  • Employee name and role
  • Course completed and date
  • Score and pass/fail
  • Certificate on file
  • Retraining due date

The inspection moment

"Show me your heat illness prevention plan."

In Dsyfer that's one click: every employee, every date, every certificate, with the next retraining date already scheduled.

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Educational summary only. Consult the full text of the standard and any applicable state plan for the authoritative requirements.

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