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Georgia bill addresses worker heat protection - Business Insurance Skip to content Register for free Search Search Log In Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Risk Management Cyber Risks Pricing Trends Mergers & Acquisitions Technology Sponsored Content WSIA RISKWORLD Workers Comp & Safety Workers Comp Cost Control Pain Management Workplace Safety International EMEA Asia-Pacific Latin America People Events BI Intelligence Top 100 Agents & Brokers Best Places to Work 2025 Lists Directories Insurance Pricing BI Stock Index Magazine Current Issue Past Issues Women to Watch ALL INsurance Resources Risk Perspectives Sponsored Content Webinars White Papers Georgia bill addresses worker heat protection by Louise Esola The Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta. Workplace Safety Feb 2, 2026 A bill in Georgia would impose new workplace safety requirements to protect employees from extreme heat. H.B. 1071 would amend state labor law to require employers by 2027 or 2028, depending on the size of the business, to adopt heat illness prevention programs when conditions are hazardous. The legislation specifies triggers for “extreme heat environments” and sets minimum standards for written plans, water access, shaded rest areas, mandatory breaks and employee training. Employers would be subject to civil penalties of up to $5,000 for violations and could enter into settlement agreements or corrective action plans with the state. Under the bill, the state Department of Labor would launch a public awareness campaign with multilingual resources and provide templates to help businesses comply. The measure, introduced Thursday, also would authorize random workplace inspections, data collection on heat-related incidents and a grant program to assist employers in rural counties. Annual reporting on heat illness outcomes would be required. Related News MMA buys New York-based maritime broker February 2, 2026 Zurich discloses interest in Beazley as takeover battle intensifies February 2, 2026 Tesla persuades court to slash legal fees in suit over director pay February 2, 2026 Liberty unit taps new aviation leader February 2, 2026 China considers $29B bond sale to recapitalize insurers February 2, 2026 Global reinsurers seek approval to operate in Indian hub February 2, 2026 Sukoon’s profit jumps 47% in 2025 February 2, 2026 SCOR expands cyber capacity for large firms February 2, 2026 Data centers biggest reinsurance opportunity: Report February 2, 2026 Facebook-f X-twitter Linkedin-in Business Insurance is a singular, authoritative news and information source for executives focused upon risk management, risk transfer and risk financing. Never miss important news: Become a Business Insurance Online subscriber today Subscribe Now Information About Us Contact Advertise Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Copyright 2026. BUSINESS INSURANCE HOLDINGS Member, Beacon International Group, Ltd.
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