(a) As used in this Code section, the term "inclement weather" means weather in which there is rain or in which the temperature is below 28 degrees Fahrenheit.

(b) Inmates of a county correctional institution who are otherwise required to work on outdoor assignments shall work on such assignments notwithstanding inclement weather if employees of any governmental entity within the county in which the work is to be performed are performing outdoor work during such inclement weather and such work is similar in kind or in degree of exertion to that to be performed by the inmates.

(c) Correctional officers and other supervisory personnel shall be available to supervise adequately those inmates performing outdoor work in inclement weather.