Florida has the highest rate of heat-related illnesses, a new report finds
Over the past four years, Florida has also had the highest rate of emergency room visits because of heat-related problems
Tag: HB 433
DeSantis, lawmakers gave Florida the cruelest of summers
The workers who form the backbone of Florida’s economy have almost no official protection from the blazing sun.
The cruelty of exposing outdoor workers to extreme heat
House Bill 433 prohibits local governments in Florida from taking steps to protect outdoor workers from heat
Legislature fails Floridians yet again on climate change
Florida is moving backward in its efforts to address climate change, while hindering others from transitioning us to clean energy.
Florida legislators failed to protect outdoor workers this sessionÂ
SB 762/HB 945Â sought to establish essential workplace safety regulations to prevent heat illness for outdoor workers.
Florida is getting hotter, but legislators voted against local heat protectionsÂ
HB 433 would prohibit local governments from enacting heat exposure requirements for employers and contractors.
Amended bill banning heat protections sent to Florida House; beach renourishment effort stalls
HB 433 would preempt cities and counties from requiring businesses to allow outdoor workers to receive shade and water breaks.
Tallahassee moves to block leaf-blower bans; Florida House passes energy bill cutting climate language from state law
The Florida Senate passed legislation that would block bans on gas-powered blowers in the state's municipalities.
The heat is on Florida Legislature for sidelining local government
Senate Bill 1492 and House Bill 433 would stop any city or county from setting standards to protect workers from ...
Basic protections are essential to protect workers from extreme heat
Heat protections are in the best interest of not just agricultural workers but also the general public.
The Invading Sea is a nonpartisan source for news, commentary and educational content about climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida. The site is managed by Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
