On July 23, 2024, a new regulation went into effect which aims to prevent heat illness in indoor workplaces.
The regulation applies to all indoor workplaces where temperatures are equal or greater to 82°F – with a few exceptions. “Indoor” refers to spaces that are under a ceiling or overhead covering which restricts airflow and is enclosed along its entire perimeter by walls, doors, windows, dividers, or other physical barriers which restrict airflow.
The recent revisions and renaming of SafetyNet 534: Building Evacuations for Individuals with Access and Functional Needs (AFN), reflect the Davis campus’ shift toward promoting nationally recognized best practices and emphasizing the need for inclusive evacuation planning.
The UC Ready Guidebook is designed to help continuity plan owners and end users navigate the UC Ready platform, create new continuity plans, update existing plans, and provide a more seamless experience when using the platform. The guidebook contains helpful process documentation for UC Ready, as well as tips and recommendations for an overall better user experience when updating or creating a continuity plan.
