Dairymen always worry about cows dropping milk production because of the heat, but may forget to keep workers cool, as well. Anna-Lisa Laca shares the Cal/OSHA rules for helping employees avoid heat stress when the temperature exceeds 80° F.
Source: Milk, July 16, 2019. Link. Remember: When temperatures exceed 95 degrees, employers must implement “high heat” procedures, including a mandatory 10 minute break every two hours (meal and rest periods can serve as these breaks), but if employees work beyond eight hours or waive meal or rest periods, you must still ensure the mandatory rest break occurs.
INSIGHTS: This is worth sharing with dairy and beef producers, as well as any farming customers.