Heat Checklist
(Taken from the "Tailgate Meetings that Work : A Guide
to Effective Construction Safety Training" series) |
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Robin Baker, Robert
Downey, Mary Ruth Gross, Charles Reiter
Labor Occupational Health Program
(LOHP) School of Public Health,
University of California, Berkeley Ca.
These tailgate/toolbox
talks were developed for use under California OSHA regulations. The
complete set is available from the Labor Occupational Health Program
at UC Berkeley. For ordering information, visit the website (www.lohp.org)
The American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)
has adapted these talks to apply to federal OSHA regulations. To contact
ACGIH, visit its web site (www.acgih.org). |
Date Prepared:_________________________ |
By:_______________________ |
Project
Name/No.______________________ |
Location:__________________ |
- Check the box
if the statement is true.
- Fill in the
blanks where the
appears.
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
[1509]
- The company has
a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) that meets all
Cal/OSHA requirements. It includes identification of hazards on the
site involving exposure to heat, as well as regular inspections, accident
investigation, and correction of hazardous conditions.
- Tasks which require
exposure to heat have been identified.
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Describe
tasks on this job site involving exposure to heat:
(a) Is work
done outdoors in hot temperatures? Which jobs? How hot is it? Is
heat a problem all day or part of the day?
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
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(b)Is work
in hot indoor areas? Which Jobs?
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
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TRAINING
[1509]
- Workers have been
trained in the following:
- Health effects
of heat stress.
- Signs and
symptoms of heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
- Proper precautions
to prevent heat illnesses.
- Effect of
alcohol and drugs on the risk of heat illness.
- Proper use
of protective clothing and equipment.
WORK PRACTICES
[1509]
- Workers are rotated
in hot, strenuous jobs to minimize heat stress.
- Strenuous work
is done during cooler parts of day (early mornings or evenings), where
feasible.
- New hires who
are not acclimatized are given lighter work during the first week on
the job site.
- There is plenty
of cool, potable water readily available on the site. Workers drink
a quart an hour or more, depending on conditions and their level of
exertion.
- Workers have been
informed that they are to take a break and notify the foreman if they
feel symptoms related to heat stress.
- Workers performing
jobs that require constant attention ( e.g., equipment operators), and
workers wearing hot personal protective equipment, are given frequent
breaks. In very hot conditions, breaks are taken in an air-conditioned
area.
- If the source
of heat is radiant (e.g., a furnace wall), a barrier or shielding is
used if possible.
- Workers use the
buddy system to recognize signs of heat illness in each
other (including weakness, unsteady gait, irritability, disorientation,
and changes of skin color).
- First aid supplies
and equipment are available.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
EQUIPMENT [1509]
- Workers wear loose,
light-colored, lightweight cotton clothing and wide-brimmed hats when
in the sun.
- They always keep
on lightweight long-sleeve shirts and long pants if the temperature
is over 95° F.
- When in the sun,
workers use sunscreen products with a sun protection factor (SPF) of
at least 15. (SPF will be indicated on the container.)
- If the source
of heat is radiant (e.g., a furnace), workers wear reflective clothing
and cover all exposed parts of the body.
- Workers are provided
water- or air-cooled garments, ice-packet vests, or wetted overgarments
in extremely hot environments.
GENERAL
INSPECTION |
Other Hazards
Noted |
Action |
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Near
Miss Reports:
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Other:
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Tailgate
Meetings That Work : Collection
Published in June, 1994 by: Labor Occupational Health Program, School
of Public Health, 2515 Channing Way, University of California, Berkeley,
CA 94720. Phone: (510) 642-5507.
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