# COMAR Title 09 — Maryland Department of Labor

## Subtitle 12 — Division of Labor and Industry

### Chapter 32 — Heat Stress Standards

#### Regulation .09 Emergency Response.

*COMAR 09.12.32.09*

An employer shall implement an emergency response plan that includes procedures for:\

A. Ensuring effective and accessible means of communication at all times at the worksite to enable an employee to contact a supervisor or emergency medical services;

B. Responding to signs and symptoms of possible heat-related illness in employees;

C. Monitoring and providing care to employees who are exhibiting symptoms of heat-related illness; and

D. Contacting emergency medical services and, if necessary, transporting employees to a location accessible to emergency medical services.