Tampa Bay Times
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Florida lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have sponsored bills over the past six of seven years that would protect Floridians who work outside in the heat.
While a handful of states have heat protections for workers, no federal, state or local standards exist in Florida .
The bill calls for the creation of a program that would train employers and employees on the signs of heat illness.
In 2022 , the bill was heard in the Senate Committee on Agriculture , where it passed unanimously.
It later died without being heard in any other committee.
The bill that would prevent local governments from passing their own protections has sailed through two Senate committees.
Supporters say the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is working on regulations.
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