Compliance Guides9 min readJanuary 2026

OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Plan Requirements: What Must Be Included

Your written plan is the first thing an inspector will ask for. Here is exactly what it needs to contain.

The Written Program

A written Heat Illness Prevention Plan (HIPP) must be site-specific and available to employees.

Required Sections

  • Responsibility: Who is the program administrator?
  • Water & Shade: Exact procedures for provision.
  • Acclimatization: Protocol for new hires.
  • Emergency Response: Maps to nearest clinic, procedures for calling 911.

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