# COMAR Title 09 — Maryland Department of Labor

## Subtitle 12 — Division of Labor and Industry

### Chapter 32 — Heat Stress Standards

#### Regulation .07 Drinking Water.

*COMAR 09.12.32.07*

A. An employer shall:

  (1) Provide drinking water at no cost to exposed employees as close to the work area as practicable; and

  (2) Make available at least 32 ounces of drinking water per hour to each exposed employee per work day.

B. An employer is not required to provide the entire drinking water supply at the beginning of an employee’s shift but shall make drinking water available at all times while work is being performed.