Courtesy of Ron Barsamian of FELS Group Legal Services Program partner Barsamian & Moody:

“With temperatures expected to hit triple digits next week in the Central Valley, and temperatures increasing all over the State, be prepared for EEEC and OSHA inspections to occur almost immediately.  State officials have consistently warned employers that they are prepared to move into areas the minute a heat wave hits.  A comparatively cool May may have caused some employers to become a bit lax in preparation for summer work.  Double check all required postings, remind supervisors of the need to keep toilets and water within a few minutes walking distance, review training schedules and proof of training and by all means...put the canopies up!”

The goal of this communication is to provide employers with current labor and employment law information. The contents should neither be interpreted as, nor construed as legal advice or opinion. The reader should consult with Barsamian & Moody at (559) 248-2360 or toll-free at (888) 322-2573, for individual responses to questions or concerns regarding any given situation.

FELS provides helpful resources for Heat Illness Prevention standard compliance at:  http://www.fels.net/1/index.php#CalOSHA