For employers and crew bosses
Built for the person who runs the crew.
You have a few minutes before the work starts, a crew that may speak three languages and a lot riding on nobody going down in the heat. The kit is made for that morning.
What the kit helps you do.
- 01
Keep a written heat plan.
Fill in the Heat Illness Prevention Plan once, post the emergency plan at each site and log the heat index every day. If anyone asks what you do about heat, you have it on paper.
- 02
Show that your crew was trained.
Read the 10-minute toolbox talk, have everyone sign the sheet and hand out wallet cards and hard-hat stickers. The sign-in sheet records who was there, the topics and the language used.
- 03
Keep workers on the job.
Workers who know the early signs stop and cool down before it turns into an emergency. Workers who know they won’t get in trouble speak up sooner.
- 04
Train in the crew’s own language.
English, Spanish and Haitian Creole, with the same message in each. Nobody nods along to training they didn’t understand.
How the plan works
The hotter it gets, the more the plan asks.
Below Level 1.
The kit’s plan starts at a heat index of 80°F. Water, rest and shade still matter every day.
Level 1: Heat index of 80°F or higher.
Water and shade are set up before work begins. The crew watches for signs of heat illness. New workers are closely monitored. Any worker may rest whenever they need to.
Level 2: Heat index of 90°F or higher.
All Level 1 steps apply. In addition, workers take a rest break of at least 15 minutes every 2 hours in the shade or a cool area. The supervisor reminds the crew about heat safety. One person is assigned to watch for signs of heat illness. The heaviest work is scheduled for the coolest hours of the day.
This shows how the kit’s plan works. It is not a forecast. Check the heat index each workday with the OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool app or at weather.gov.
Made for small outdoor companies.
The core kit fits any crew that works outside in the heat. Trade editions are planned for landscaping and lawn care, roofing and pool service. Each edition will add trade-specific pieces to the core kit.
Bulk orders
Need wallet cards and stickers for a whole crew, or kits for several job sites? The kit isn’t for sale yet, but you can tell me what you need now, and I’ll reach out when it’s ready.
Ask about a bulk orderQuestions employers ask.
Is the kit OSHA-approved?
No kit is. OSHA does not approve, certify or endorse products. SunSol is built on OSHA and NIOSH heat guidance, and it helps you keep a written plan and a training record. Keeping a safe workplace is still the employer’s job.
Is there a heat rule I have to follow?
As of Nov. 6, 2026, there is no final federal OSHA heat standard; OSHA’s heat rule is still a proposal. Florida has no state heat rule, and a 2024 state law bars cities and counties from setting their own. OSHA can still cite employers for heat hazards under its General Duty Clause. Rules change, so check osha.gov/heat-exposure for the latest. This is not legal advice.
Last checked: Nov. 6, 2026
When can I buy it?
Soon. The English text is final, the layouts are drafted and the translations are underway. Join the list, and you’ll hear the day it launches.
How much will it cost?
Prices aren’t set yet. If you’re thinking about a bulk order, send me the size of your crew and the number of job sites, and I’ll include that when I get back to you.
Will it come printed or as files?
Printable files come first, with printed posters and stickers to follow.
Can I add my own company details?
Yes. The plan, the emergency plan poster and the toolbox talk all have blanks for your company, your job sites, your water and shade setup and your people.
Why Haitian Creole?
Because a lot of people working outdoors in South Florida speak it, and when I looked, I couldn’t find a heat-safety kit for sale with all three languages in one place.
Get your crew ready for next summer.
Tell me about your crew, and I’ll let you know when the kit is ready.