Miami-Dade responds to rising temperatures with proposed heat standards aiming to safeguard outdoor workers. The ordinance, if passed, mandates water and breaks in extreme heat, along with training and fines for non-compliance.
“One death in the hot sun is one too many. Give these people what they need, something I didn’t have growing up and that is simply water, sun protection, shade.”
While labor activists support the move, the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) opposes it, citing adherence to federal OSHA guidelines and the ongoing development of a national heat-related rule. FRSA argues that Miami-Dade’s proposed standards, potentially more stringent than OSHA’s, may disrupt industry practices, hinder economic competitiveness, and conflict with anticipated national standards.
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The outcome remains uncertain, with the commission’s support, potential gubernatorial intervention, and industry impact all in question.
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