SafetyQuestion 557 of 700
Under Cal/OSHA heat illness prevention rules for outdoor work, at approximately what temperature must the employer make shade available upon request and when workers take breaks?
a.When it exceeds 95 degrees Fahrenheit
b.Only when a worker faints
c.When it exceeds 80 degrees Fahrenheit
d.Shade is never required outdoors
Explanation
Employers must provide access to shade when the outdoor temperature exceeds 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and it must be available for rest and recovery. Option a is the high-heat threshold (95 degrees) that triggers additional procedures, not the basic shade trigger. Option b waits for an emergency. Option d ignores the rule. Providing shade early helps prevent heat illness before symptoms appear.
Law Reference: Cal/OSHA Title 8 §3395Practice all 700 questions free — no signup required.
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