Pima County, Arizona, has updated its heat safety ordinance as the region experiences its first triple-digit temperatures of the year. This policy, the first of its kind in the state, aims to protect workers in high-heat environments by requiring contractors to implement heat safety plans, including access to shade, water, and regular breaks. Work hours are adjusted to mornings to avoid the afternoon heat, and the ordinance has reportedly led to a positive change in workplace culture, with no third-party complaints related to heat safety in recent years. Pima County officials emphasize the importance of ongoing heat safety measures as climate trends indicate increasing temperatures year-round.
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