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TUCSON, Ariz. — The Pima County Board of Supervisors discussed its heat-preparedness plan at today’s meeting. Supervisors are working to better protect and reassure employees who work outside that their safety is top of mind as triple-digits fast approach.
Pima County supervisors passed an action item on extreme heat with a 4 - 1 vote. Actions for the County include development of a public information campaign and a plan for enforcing mandates to protect workers. Supervisor Steve Christy voted against the item.Pima County BOS agenda item 21 Part 1 Pima County BOS agenda item 21 Part 2 Last year, Pima County faced a total of 176 heat-related injuries or deaths.
Supervisor Dr. Matt Heinz says emergency rooms are at or over capacity across the state and in Pima County. That could lead to individuals with heat-related injuries waiting for hours on end for a bed. “The time is now for us to act to protect our workers who toll in this increasing heat from all of the effects of this heat-related illness," Supervisor Grijalva said."We need specific plans for protecting those who must work outdoors, or in our buildings or in our buildings, or enclosures lacking adequate cooling. It is not onerous and it’s the right thing to do.
Heat-Related Injuries Heat-Safety Plan Pima County Board Of Supervisors Supervisor Adelita Grijalva Triple Digits Tucson Heat
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