Rhode Island House Bill 7966: Requires employers to protect workers from extreme heat and cold by implementing safety plans, providing paid rest breaks, shade or warmth, drinking water, and protective equipment, ensuring training, and recordkeeping.

Rhode Island · 2026 session

What it does

HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE EXTREME TEMPERATURE WORKER PROTECTION ACT - Requires employers to protect workers from extreme heat and cold by implementing safety plans, providing paid rest breaks, shade or warmth, drinking water, and protective equipment, ensuring training, and recordkeeping.

Latest action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study (2026-03-30)

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