Written safety plans

State-required written safety plans for contractors

Which written plans your state requires, what goes in them, and templates you can read in full — heat illness prevention for California, Washington, Oregon, Maryland and Nevada, California's IIPP and workplace violence plan, and a heat plan for every other state.

Last checked against official sources: 2026-10-23

Plan templates

Heat Illness Prevention Plan — CaliforniaWritten outdoor heat plan built around Cal/OSHA's § 3395, including the high-heat procedures that apply to construction at 95°F.
Outdoor Heat Exposure Plan — WashingtonOutdoor heat procedures for Washington's L&I rule (WAC 296-62-095), meant to be kept as part of your Accident Prevention Program.
Heat Illness Prevention Plan — OregonWritten heat plan, rest-break schedule and acclimatization plan for Oregon OSHA's OAR 437-002-0156, which applies at a heat index of 80°F.
Heat-Related Illness Prevention and Management Plan — MarylandThe written plan Maryland's Heat Stress Standards (COMAR 09.12.32) require at a heat index of 80°F, covering all 13 required elements.
Heat Illness Job Hazard Analysis and Program — NevadaThe job hazard analysis and written safety program provisions Nevada's heat regulation (R131-24) requires of employers with more than 10 employees.
Heat Illness Prevention PlanRecommended heat plan for states with no state heat rule. Federal OSHA has no heat standard yet and enforces heat hazards under the General Duty Clause.
Injury and Illness Prevention Program — California ConstructionThe written IIPP every California employer needs under § 3203, with the construction additions of § 1509: a Code of Safe Practices and toolbox meetings every 10 working days.
Workplace Violence Prevention Plan — CaliforniaThe written plan California Labor Code § 6401.9 (SB 553) requires, with the violent incident log, training and record retention.

Heat rules by state

Five states have a heat illness rule that covers construction. Everywhere else, federal OSHA enforces heat hazards under the General Duty Clause, and a written plan is the recommended way to show what you do.

Alabama
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Alaska
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Arizona
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Arkansas
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
California
Cal/OSHA § 3395 (outdoor) and § 3396 (indoor)
Heat Illness Prevention Plan — California
Colorado
Agriculture only — no construction rule; federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Connecticut
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Delaware
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
District of Columbia
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Florida
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Georgia
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Hawaii
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Idaho
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Illinois
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Indiana
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Iowa
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Kansas
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Kentucky
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Louisiana
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Maine
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Maryland
COMAR 09.12.32 (heat index 80°F)
Heat-Related Illness Prevention and Management Plan — Maryland
Massachusetts
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Michigan
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Minnesota
Indoor heat only (Minn. R. 5205.0110); outdoor work under the General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Mississippi
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Missouri
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Montana
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Nebraska
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Nevada
LCB File R131-24 (employers with more than 10 employees)
Heat Illness Job Hazard Analysis and Program — Nevada
New Hampshire
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
New Jersey
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
New Mexico
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
New York
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
North Carolina
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
North Dakota
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Ohio
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Oklahoma
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Oregon
OAR 437-002-0156 (heat index 80°F)
Heat Illness Prevention Plan — Oregon
Pennsylvania
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Rhode Island
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
South Carolina
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
South Dakota
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Tennessee
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Texas
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Utah
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Vermont
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Virginia
State standard required by May 1, 2028; General Duty Clause until then
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Washington
WAC 296-62-095 (outdoor heat)
Outdoor Heat Exposure Plan — Washington
West Virginia
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Wisconsin
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Wyoming
No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause
Heat Illness Prevention Plan

Heat rules by state
State	Heat rule that covers construction	Plan to use
Alabama	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Alaska	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Arizona	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Arkansas	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
California	Cal/OSHA § 3395 (outdoor) and § 3396 (indoor)	Heat Illness Prevention Plan — California
Colorado	Agriculture only — no construction rule; federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Connecticut	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Delaware	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
District of Columbia	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Florida	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Georgia	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Hawaii	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Idaho	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Illinois	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Indiana	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Iowa	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Kansas	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Kentucky	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Louisiana	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Maine	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Maryland	COMAR 09.12.32 (heat index 80°F)	Heat-Related Illness Prevention and Management Plan — Maryland
Massachusetts	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Michigan	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Minnesota	Indoor heat only (Minn. R. 5205.0110); outdoor work under the General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Mississippi	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Missouri	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Montana	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Nebraska	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Nevada	LCB File R131-24 (employers with more than 10 employees)	Heat Illness Job Hazard Analysis and Program — Nevada
New Hampshire	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
New Jersey	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
New Mexico	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
New York	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
North Carolina	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
North Dakota	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Ohio	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Oklahoma	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Oregon	OAR 437-002-0156 (heat index 80°F)	Heat Illness Prevention Plan — Oregon
Pennsylvania	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Rhode Island	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
South Carolina	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
South Dakota	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Tennessee	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Texas	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Utah	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Vermont	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Virginia	State standard required by May 1, 2028; General Duty Clause until then	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Washington	WAC 296-62-095 (outdoor heat)	Outdoor Heat Exposure Plan — Washington
West Virginia	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Wisconsin	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan
Wyoming	No state heat rule — federal General Duty Clause	Heat Illness Prevention Plan

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