How does the indoor heat illness requirements affect our air-conditioned office?

The Heat Illness Prevention in Indoor Places of Employment regulation applies to most indoor workplaces, such as restaurants, warehouses and manufacturing facilities where temperatures commonly reach and exceed 82 degrees Fahrenheit.

Employers should keep in mind, however, that it is not uncommon for workplaces to lose power, disabling the office air conditioning units. Depending on the length of the power outage, the office temperature could rise to 82 degrees or more. Therefore, your Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) should include a note to have emergency contingencies for the office staff. The indoor heat illness prevention requirements can also be maintained