Outdoor pet care is changing. So is the way OSHA is looking at heat.Built specifically for dog walkers, pet sitters, mobile pet care teams, and outdoor animal care operations, this field-ready template translates OSHA’s 2026 National Emphasis Program (NEP) on Heat-Related Hazards into practical, real-world systems for pet care businesses.This is not a generic “drink more water” handout.This is a structured operational framework designed around: Mobile outdoor work Public visibility Heat exposure Acclimatization Stop-work authority Documentation and defensible decision-making The plan includes: Heat index action levels Water, rest, and shade requirements Acclimatization protocols Heat illness recognition and emergency response Supervisor and employee training requirements Anti-retaliation language OSHA-aligned documentation guidance Daily monitoring and incident reporting expectations The template specifically addresses the reality that pet sitters and dog walkers work in: Direct sunlight Uncontrolled environments Public spaces Physically active conditions that can increase heat stress risk even below traditional “extreme heat” thresholds. Whether you are building your first safety system or strengthening an existing operation, this template helps shift heat safety from “common sense” into a documented, operational process.Because heat risk is not just about temperature.It’s about how the work and the environment interact. 🔥🐕