By Julie A. Pace and Heidi Nunn-Gilman
A new law signed this week by Governor Hobbs provides that construction activity is allowed from 5:00 am to 7:00 pm on Monday through Friday and 7:00 am to 7:00 pm on Saturdays from May 1 to October 15. The law takes effect immediately.
Counties and municipalities may not make or enforce any ordinance that would prohibit general construction activities during those hours.
Additionally, local rules must allow concrete to be poured at least one hour before the time that general construction activities are allowed to start.
The purpose of the new law is to address heat safety and allow employees to work before the highest heat of the day. Employers should ensure that they have heat safety plans in place that satisfy the OSHA or local government requirements. Workers should stay hydrated with electrolytes.
For assistance with heat illness and safety plans, OSHA, I-9s, E-Verify, or construction law contact Julie Pace at [email protected] or 602.858.8799 or Heidi Nunn-Gilman at [email protected] or 602.851.8797.