
Arizona’s New Heat Safety Executive Order: What to Know as Temperatures Rise
On May 22, 2025, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed Executive Order (EO) 2025-09 as part of the state’s broader initiative to enhance worker safety amid rising summer temperatures. The Industrial Commission of Arizona’s (ICA) Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) will establish a Workplace Heat Safety Task Force to draft and recommend heat safety guidelines for employers by the end of 2025. This task force will include members from the private sector, public sector, worker representatives, and occupational safety and health experts to create clear and effective guidance for managing heat risks.