Administrative
Controls for Heat Stress
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Heat Stress
is one critical health hazard in Industry and required control measures are
very important to safe guard employees.
A.
Scheduling
Schedule
work for the cooler times of the day, especially during the summer.
B.
Acclimatization
Deliberate adaptation
shall be used to expose new employees to work in a hot environment for
progressively longer periods.
C. Water
Replacement (Hydration)
Employees
shall be encouraged to drink plenty of water prior to the start of each shift.
Ample supplies of cool drinking water shall be located within 100 m (330 ft)
walking distance of each employee and in all designated break/rest areas. Employees
shall drink small amounts of water on a frequent basis based on the actual heat
index at the work site.
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Drinks
other than Water - Sports drinks, juices and electrolyte
replacement/rehydration mixes may also be made available to workers in order to
help maintain the body’s water and salt levels. However, workers shall not
consume more of these drinks than plain water. Employees shall not take salt
tablets due to potential adverse side effects (e.g., nausea/vomiting,
dehydration).
D. Job/Rest
Rotations
Job and
rest rotations shall be based on the actual heat index at the work site. Job rotations
shall be established for workers performing remote activities in high heat
stress exposures (e.g., flagmen). Employees shall be allowed additional break
time and water as they deem necessary for their health.
E. Personal
Monitoring
Employees
shall work in teams and shall observe each other for signs of diminished
capacity and heat-related illness. Prescribed check times and monitoring
controls shall be used to determine whether a worker is experiencing diminished
capacity or symptoms of heat stress on periodic.
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F. Red Heat
Stress Danger
The
following additional precautions shall be taken while a red heat stress danger,
“Extreme Danger,” exists at the work site:
Site
management shall assess the risks associated with work to be performed in
direct sunlight for an extended period of time. Based on the resulting risk assessment,
Site management shall determine if the work shall continue if it does not fall
in the following categories: (1) deemed necessary for continuing plant
operations, (2) emergency maintenance or (3) rescue operations.
Adapting
the engineering controls such as shade and ventilation/cooling systems are required
for work activities that involve increased risk (e.g., work in confined spaces,
at elevated locations or involving high physical exertion).
Employees
exhibiting symptoms of serious heat-related illness shall immediately seek
medical attention and be allowed to fully recover before returning to work.
Workforces
shall be provided break periods during work activities. The duration and number
of breaks shall be established during the daily work planning based on type of
work activities and control measures provided. Work durations shall be
monitored to ensure proper breaks are taken. Competent supervision to be ensured.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES IN THE WORKPLACE
Workforces
shall be advised to drink one cup of water every 10 minutes. Each worker shall
be provided with his own personal water bottle/insulated container (2 liter
capacity) and have it with him at all times. A “no water, no work” policy shall
be strictly adhered to.
No individual
employee shall work alone (i.e., isolated) while a red heat stress danger condition
exists at the job site.
Extra
precautions shall be taken when flame-resistant clothing (FRC) are required to
be worn while a red heat stress danger exists at the work location, as such
fabrics can intensify heat stress. Other types of fabrics which may increase
heat stress (e.g., polyester, nylon) shall not be worn while a danger category exists
at the job site.
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