The Asunción Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury, and Fatality Prevention Act of 2023 directs the Secretary of Labor to create a new occupational safety and health standard protecting workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses. The bill requires employers to provide a workplace free from dangerous heat conditions and mandates protections such as access to cool water, paid rest breaks, shade, heat-reflective clothing, and training on recognizing heat illness symptoms. The Department of Labor must issue an interim final rule within one year of the law's enactment, which would then be followed by a permanent rule developed through standard rulemaking procedures. The legislation applies to all employers and workers across industries, with special attention to agricultural workers, and includes whistleblower protections for employees who report violations. The bill authorizes necessary appropriations to implement these requirements but does not specify an exact funding amount.
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