Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

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1	1	25 LC 60 0084
2	2	House Resolution 393
3	3	By: Representatives Schofield of the 63
4	4	rd
5	5	, Davis of the 87
6	6	th
7	7	, Scott of the 76
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9	9	, Jackson of the
10	10	68
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12	12	, Drenner of the 85
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14	14	, and others
15	15	A RESOLUTION
16	16	Urging the General Assembly to enact the Workplace Safety and Heat Protection Act
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18	18	(LC 46 0977) to safeguard workers from extreme heat conditions that endanger their health2
19	19	and economic security; and for other purposes.3
20	20	WHEREAS, Georgia workers, particularly those in the construction, manufacturing,4
21	21	agriculture, transportation, and warehousing sectors, are increasingly exposed to extreme5
22	22	heat conditions due to rising temperatures and required outdoor exposure; and6
23	23	WHEREAS, prolonged exposure to high temperatures has been linked to serious health risks,7
24	24	including heat exhaustion, heat stroke, cardiovascular strain, and even fatality,8
25	25	disproportionately impacting workers in physically demanding jobs; and9
26	26	WHEREAS, the current lack of enforceable workplace heat protection standards exacerbates10
27	27	economic vulnerabilities, as work absences due to heat related illness result in loss of wages,11
28	28	financial instability, and increased healthcare costs for workers and their families; and12
29	29	WHEREAS, according to economic studies, workplace injuries and illnesses from extreme13
30	30	heat result in significant productivity losses, increased workers' compensation claims, and14
31	31	H. R. 393
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33	33	a reduced labor force, which cumulatively harm Georgia's economic growth and
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35	35	competitiveness; and16
36	36	WHEREAS, labor unions and advocacy organizations have emphasized the necessity of17
37	37	comprehensive heat protection policies, including mandated rest breaks, access to hydration,18
38	38	cooling stations, and employer provided protective measures to mitigate heat related hazards;19
39	39	and20
40	40	WHEREAS, similar protections adopted in other states have demonstrated that workplace21
41	41	safety measures not only improve worker health but also bolster economic stability and22
42	42	reduce the burden on healthcare and social safety nets.23
43	43	NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that24
44	44	the members of this body urge the General Assembly to enact the Workplace Safety and Heat25
45	45	Protection Act (LC 46 0977) to establish enforceable workplace heat protection standards,26
46	46	including, but not limited to:27
47	47	(1) Defining extreme heat conditions as workplace conditions with a heat index28
48	48	exceeding 80 degrees Fahrenheit or other thresholds as determined by the federal29
49	49	Occupational Safety and Health Administration, as of January 1, 2025; and30
50	50	(2) Requiring employers to implement a heat illness prevention program designed to31
51	51	mitigate heat related risks through prevention, training, and emergency responses for32
52	52	employees working in extreme heat conditions.33
53	53	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized34
54	54	and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the35
55	55	Governor, the Commissioner of Labor, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, and all members36
56	56	of the Georgia General Assembly.37
57	57	H. R. 393
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