The State's policy with respect to heat stress addresses factors to be considered when measuring heat stress (primarily the ratio of heat and humidity) and emphasizes strategies to limit employee exposure to heat stress. The Heat Stress Policy may be accessed by clicking the following link:

http://inet.state.me.us/dafs/policies.htm

The State's policy with respect to the maintenance of comfortable, healthful, and economic temperature levels (heat and cold) in facilities occupied by State Employees may be accessed by clicking the following link:

Policy on the Maintenance of Temperatures in State Employee Occupied Facilities (January 13, 2004)

 

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