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Our Mission

The Coalition to Protect Workers from Extreme Temperatures is dedicated to expanding protections for workers and leading the country in extreme temperature policy.

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All workers exposed to extreme temperatures need protections, including construction workers, roofers, landscapers, warehouse employees, and many others. Current laws and regulations in Colorado are inadequate.

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Alex Sánchez

President and CEO, Voces Unidas

"All workers deserve for their work environment to be safe; that starts with employers implementing proactive solutions to the growing dangers from extreme temperatures in Colorado"

Colorado has an opportunity to be a nationwide leader in protecting all workers by...

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Ensuring Breaks for All

 

  • Water breaks with employer provided water​

  • Physical breaks with varied requirements depending on temperature

  • Strong definitions for heat/cold thresholds

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Ensuring Shade and Shelter

  • Shade must be present. or provided, for employees when heat thresholds met

  • Shelter must be present, or provided, for employees when cold thresholds are met

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Employee & Employer Training

  • Training for employees on heat/cold related illnesses

  • Specific employer requirements when there is a temperature related illness

  • Acclimatization plans to monitor new workers/workers away for extended period

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Join the Coalition

Join the coalition of organizations across Colorado to protect workers from extreme temperatures

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