California indoor heat 82 degrees
Cal/OSHA T8 3396 indoor heat: written program and cool-down at 82 F, control measures at heat index 87 F.
California indoor heat under T8 CCR 3396 starts at 82 F air temperature. At that point employers need a written indoor heat illness prevention plan, drinking water, a cool-down area, measurement and recordkeeping, training, and emergency response. When heat index reaches 87 F, employers must assess and apply engineering controls first, then administrative controls, then personal heat-protective equipment.
Takeaways
- Decide whether a space is indoor under Cal/OSHA before the first log.
- Name the duties that start at 82 F temperature.
- Name the control hierarchy that starts at heat index 87 F.
- Keep temperature or heat index records for at least 12 months.
When a space is indoor
Exact indoor thresholds
Employer actions at 82 F and 87 F
What the indoor record has to show
Frequently asked questions
- Is 82 F based on heat index? No. The program trigger is 82 F air temperature. The control-measure trigger is 87 F heat index.
- Do warehouses use 3395 or 3396? Most enclosed warehouses are indoor under 3396. Loading docks and outdoor yards on the same site may still fall under 3395 for outdoor work.
- How long do measurement records last? Keep them for 12 months or until newer measurements replace them, whichever is later.