Heat Safety in the Workplace

The heat safety program is designed to protect employees from heat-related illnesses while working in high temperature indoor and outdoor environments. 

The information on this page includes requirements and guidance for all UMD faculty and staff who must work in conditions that have a heat index of 80°F or higher.

Learn more on Air Quality Index (AQI) & KN95s.

For All University Faculty and Staff

• Heat Safety Program
  Required knowledge for all UMD groups/units with personnel who work in outdoor/indoor areas which have a heat index greater than 80°F.
• Department Heat Illness Prevention and Management Plan
  Required for all departments that have employees exposed to heat indices greater than 80°F.
• Heat Safety in the Workplace (presented in English)
  Required training for all UMD groups/units with personnel who work in outdoor/indoor areas which have a heat index greater than 80°F.
• Capicitatión sobre seguridad térmica en el lugar de trabajo (presentada en español)
  Capacitación obligatoria para todos los grupos/unidades de la UMD con personal que trabaja en áreas exteriores/interiores que tengan un índice de calor superior a 80 °F.

Resources and Guidance for All Employees