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    Working On Extreme Hot Weather Condition

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    This document provides guidance on preventing heat-related illnesses for workers performing physical labor in hot environments. It defines heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and heat cramps, and their symptoms. It recommends evaluating work sites for heat stress risks, controlling heat exposure through engineering and administrative controls like ventilation, shade, work-rest cycles. It also requires annual heat safety training covering heat hazards, warning signs, first aid, and control measures. Control priorities are engineering controls, then administrative controls, then PPE. A heat stress index chart is provided to determine acceptable workloads based on temperature and humidity.

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    This document provides guidance on preventing heat-related illnesses for workers performing physical labor in hot environments. It defines heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and heat cramps, and their symptoms. It recommends evaluating work sites for heat stress risks, controlling heat exposure through engineering and administrative controls like ventilation, shade, work-rest cycles. It also requires annual heat safety training covering heat hazards, warning signs, first aid, and control measures. Control priorities are engineering controls, then administrative controls, then PPE. A heat stress index chart is provided to determine acceptable workloads based on temperature and humidity.

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    This document provides guidance on preventing heat-related illnesses for workers performing physical labor in hot environments. It defines heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and heat cramps, and their symptoms. It recommends evaluating work sites for heat stress risks, controlling heat exposure through engineering and administrative controls like ventilation, shade, work-rest cycles. It also requires annual heat safety training covering heat hazards, warning signs, first aid, and control measures. Control priorities are engineering controls, then administrative controls, then PPE. A heat stress index chart is provided to determine acceptable workloads based on temperature and humidity.

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    This document provides guidance on preventing heat-related illnesses for workers performing physical labor in hot environments. It defines heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and heat cramps, and their symptoms. It recommends evaluating work sites for heat stress risks, controlling heat exposure through engineering and administrative controls like ventilation, shade, work-rest cycles. It also requires annual heat safety training covering heat hazards, warning signs, first aid, and control measures. Control priorities are engineering controls, then administrative controls, then PPE. A heat stress index chart is provided to determine acceptable workloads based on temperature and humidity.

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    WORKING ON EXTREME

    HOT WEATHER CONDITION


    OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY HEALTH CENTER:
    Labor Advisory No. 3-2016 :
    Safety and Health Measure to Prevent and Control Heat Stress at the
    Workplace:
    Labor Advisory No. 3-2016 :
    TRAINING OBJECTIVES:
     To establish the minimum safety requirements for preventing heat-related illnesses by
    providing standards and parameters for physical labor in high heat and/or intense sun
    environments while on the Project.

    DEFINITIONS:
    Heat Stroke
     Heat stroke occurs when the body's system of temperature regulation fails
    and body temperature rises to critical levels.

     The primary signs and symptoms of heat stroke are confusion; irrational
    behavior; loss of consciousness; convulsions; a lack of sweating (usually); hot,
    dry skin; and an abnormally high core body temperature.
    DEFINITIONS:

    Heat Exhaustion
     The signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion are headache, nausea, vertigo,
    weakness, thirst, and giddiness.

     Heat exhaustion should not be dismissed lightly for several


    reasons.
    • One is that fainting associated with heat exhaustion can be dangerous,
    resulting in possibly extreme injury and/or risk to others.
    • Another is that the victim may be injured when he or she faints.
    DEFINITIONS:

    Heat Cramps
     Heat cramps are usually caused by performing hard physical labor in a hot
    environment and a lack of water replenishment.

     These cramps have been attributed to an electrolyte imbalance caused by


    sweating.

     It is important to understand that cramps can be caused


    by both too much and too little electrolytes in the system.
    HEAT STROKE SYMPTOMS:
    HEAT STRESS PREVENTION:
     WORKPLACE AND TASK EVALUATION

     Work Sites with potential extremely high temperatures shall evaluate the
    conditions using the Heat Stress Index to determine the acceptable
    workloads for the effected workforce.

     When weather forecasts include Heat Awareness Conditions, control


    measures for heat stress prevention shall be included in the work plans
    and Pre-task hazard analysis programs. Work shall not proceed without
    control methods in place.

     Employees requiring the use of improvise clothing (FRP; Slicker suits or


    other) will necessitate the need for an approved task specific plan prior to
    initiating the Work.
    HEAT STRESS PREVENTION:
     CONTROLING HEAT STRESS

     As with any hazard, feasible engineering controls should be the primary


    control measure, followed by administrative (work practice) controls and
    PPE, in that order.

     Engineering Controls:

    • General Ventilation
    • Local Ventilation
    • Air Treatment / Air Cooling
    • Radiant Heat Reduction
    • Shade
    HEAT STRESS PREVENTION:
     Administrative and Work Practice Controls

    • Fluid Replacement
    • Scheduling
    • Acclimation
    • Work/Rest Cycles
    • Recovery Times
    • Buddy System

     Personal Protective Equipment


    • Ice Cooling Garments
    • Reflective Clothing
    • Wetted Clothing
    EMPLOYEE PREVENTION INFORMATION AND TRAINING

     Heat stress awareness training shall be provided at least once a year to all Project personnel. This training
    shall include:

    • The hazards of heat stress and sunburn injuries including predisposing factors,
    warning signs, and symptoms.

    • Employee responsibilities in avoiding heat stress.

    • Potential health effects of heat and sun injures as well as first-aid procedures
    in case of heat or sun injury.

    • Proper use of engineering and administrative (work practice) controls.

    • Proper use of personal protective equipment.

    • Measures employees can take to minimize the effects of heat stress


    (hydration,work pace, helpful nutritional habits, etc.).
    HEAT STRESS INDEX:
    HEAT STRESS INDEX:
    HEAT STRESS INCIDENTS:

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