Outdoor temperatures above 80 degrees are forecast for the strawberry production region from Santa Cruz and Monterey into Ventura County for the next several days. Employers are advised to exercise appropriate precautions and monitor heat index information for your specific area at http://www.weather.gov. Strawberry-growing operations may also be affected by the impacts of region-wide power outages. Monitor local news outlets and the Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event site for local conditions: PG&E.
Employees working outdoors during high temperatures will frequent water coolers and shade areas, employers may consider more frequent sanitation of shared high-touch surfaces and attention to social distancing measures to prevent Coronavirus.
Heat Illness Prevention
California employers are always required by state law to take the following steps to prevent heat illness for employees working outdoors:
Additional measures must be implemented should heat reaches specific temperatures thresholds:
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