With an excessive heat warning already in effect, Cal/OSHA says their crews are out performing inspections unannounced, making sure workers have the protections to keep themselves safe.
"I mean it's alright, as long as you drink a lot of water and take your breaks on time, it's not too bad," Jair Mendez, a worker at the Brentwood Auto Spa said.
"Which is where we have inspectors from their respective district offices literally hop in their car and drive around to areas where they think there's outdoor work activities going on and making sure those workers have the protections to keep them safe," David Hornung, Heat and Agriculture Program coordinator for Cal/OSHA said.
In the North Bay, the quest to keep cool is creating an air conditioning boom of sorts, with more homeowners ready to pay the price for air-cooled comfort. And with extreme heat on the way, technicians are busy."It'll be a little tough because I work outside, I'm a home health nurse and I go see patients at their homes," said Kulwinder Gill from Santa Rosa.
"These guys are installing an air conditioning unit for a customer right before the heat wave," said Matt McDonald.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Bay Area teen to be honored with Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award at ESPYSCongrats to 16-year-old Rishan Patel who will be honored with the Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award at ESPYS for the work his nonprofit, Alley-Oop Kids, does to bring sports equipment to under-resourced facilities.
Read more »
Bay Area officials warn residents to plan ahead of intense heat waveA dome of heat is forming over California and the expected high temperatures pose danger to those who don't pay attention to the heat warnings.
Read more »
Police: MMA fighter helped detain Bay Area arson suspectThe alleged arsonist was then arrested Saturday night after stealing a Tesla in Fremont, driving to Vallejo and setting a field on fire.
Read more »
Bay Area restaurant chain fined $550,000 for denying overtime pay, violating child labor lawsBay Area restaurant chain fined $550K for denying overtime pay, violating child labor laws
Read more »
The fantastic maritime history of the Bay Area, from tortoise steaks to urban arksFrom its dishes and cocktails to its social traditions, the Bay Area has always been a land dictated by its seas. Here’s a look back.
Read more »