The Boston City Council passed an ordinance Wednesday that intends to protect outdoor workers from extreme heat.

The ordinance will require companies with outdoor workers to create heat illness and injury prevention plans, City Councilor Benjamin Weber said.

Weber originally filed the ordinance in 2024 and then refiled it this year after making the changes recommended in two working sessions. “All heat illness prevention plans would still be required to allow for appropriate opportunities for shade, water, and rest,” he said, “but these plans can now be tailored better for specific tasks” based on the type of work being done.

The plans will be created for police officers through union negotiations and for civilian workers through collective bargaining between stakeholders and the city

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