PURPOSE:
The goal of this program is to minimize detrimental health effects for all individuals potentially exposed to excessive heat that may result from working outdoors or within indoor environments with elevated temperatures. This standard establishes guidelines to assess and minimize employee health risks resulting from heat stress exposure.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
It is Carter & Carter management’s responsibility to provide a safe workplace for all employees, subcontractors, etc. with the realization that employees are ultimately responsible for their safety. Supervisors shall assess the workplace to determine if heat stress hazards are present or likely to be present that would necessitate the use of engineering controls, administrative controls, or PPE.
Field Employees
• Attend training on the requirements of the Heat Stress Management Program (Can be accomplished during weekly safety meeting)
• Know and understand the hazards and warning signs of Heat Stress
• Understand and follow the protocols of this heat stress guideline.
• Report any heat-related injury or illness immediately and complete the employee section of the Accident/Incident Report.
• Comply with applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
• Wear or use prescribed protective equipment.
• Report hazardous conditions and dangers to their supervisor.
• Promptly notify supervisor of any medical condition, or if they are taking over-the-counter medications that might put them at special risk for heat-related injury. Alternate means of protection from heat stress may be devised that accommodate the employee’s situation as necessary.
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