SafetyQuestion 681 of 700
Under California outdoor heat illness rules, how much drinking water must an employer be able to provide per employee for a typical shift, at minimum?
a.At least 1 pint per hour
b.At least 1 quart (about 1 liter) per hour
c.At least 1 gallon per full shift regardless of length
d.Only as much as workers request, with no set amount
Explanation
Correct: the standard requires enough fresh, pure, suitably cool water so each employee can drink at least 1 quart per hour, meaning about 2 gallons per person over an 8-hour shift. One pint per hour is only half that and is insufficient. A flat 1 gallon for the whole shift falls short on a hot day. Water must be actively provided and encouraged, not merely furnished on request.
Law Reference: Cal/OSHA Title 8 CCR §3395Practice all 700 questions free — no signup required.
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