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Heat Stress Plan Revision 002
Heat Stress Plan Revision 002
Heat Stress Plan Revision 002
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Project Name: KING SALMAN ENERGY PARK (SPARK)
Rev. No.: 03
INFRASTRUCTURE AND MAINTENANCE BUILDING
Date: April 10, 2023
HEAT STRESS MANAGEMENT PLAN
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1. General
Heat stress is due primarily to sustained e-ertion in a warm or hot environment. The stresses of heat on
the body manifest themselves in four common ailments: heat exhaustion, heat cramps, heat stroke, and
heat rash. The following factors may contribute to an individual susceptibility to heat stress:
Temperature
Humidity
Movement of air
Radiant temperature of the surroundings
Clothing
Physical activity
Personal physical fitness
Degree of acclimatization
Rate of water and salt lost through perspiration and frequency of replenishment
Dehydration
Obesity
Medication
This Heat Stress Prevention Program has been developed to provide workers with the training and
equipment necessary to protect them from heat related exposures and illnesses.
Employees, to ensure full compliance with all features of the Saudi Aramco Construction Safety
Manual, Volume 2, Chapter 1-3 relating to Heat Stress requirements. Implementation of the Heat
Stress program includes providing readily available drinking water and sunshades and sufficient
To address these issues, LPD recommendations have been included in the plan.
REQUISITION. No.:
Project Name: KING SALMAN ENERGY PARK (SPARK)
Rev. No.: 03
INFRASTRUCTURE AND MAINTENANCE BUILDING
Date: April 10, 2023
HEAT STRESS MANAGEMENT PLAN
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3. Training.
All supervisor, contractors and employees who are or may be exposed to potential heat related
illnesses will receive heat stress awareness training, just before and during the hot summer months
on the following prior to performing work:
The environmental and personal risk factors that cause heat related illnesses. See
attachment -1 (Heat stress Training Module incorporated with heat stress prevention)
provide sunshades with adequate space.
Limit the number of employees in sunshade at any given time.
Develop a precise shift work/rest schedules that consider the requirements of the Heat
Stress program while minimizing the number of employees gathering in the sunshade.
provide additional individual water coolers to avoid gathering of employees.
Ensure that employees have individual water cups.
a. The employer’s procedures for identifying, evaluating and controlling exposures to the
environmental and personal risk factors for heat illness.
Temperature is one of the important factors that ensure the quality and safety of construction. According to the
characteristics of construction site environment, a daily chart of temperature of the day will be sent on safety what’s
group at 5 o clock in the morning and this will be supplemented by on site monitoring by safety officer with
multipurpose anemometer held at site. Based on the same flag will be hoisted for information to the work force. The e-
ample of temperature chart is as under:
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Project Name: KING SALMAN ENERGY PARK (SPARK)
Rev. No.: 03
INFRASTRUCTURE AND MAINTENANCE BUILDING
Date: April 10, 2023
HEAT STRESS MANAGEMENT PLAN
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5. Requirements
Training shall be conducted on heat stress awareness and prevention before and during the hot
season to all personnel. Training topic shall include, hazards of heat stress, recognition of signs and
symptoms, response procedure, responsibilities of employees and supervisors, prevention measures
and co- worker monitoring.
First aiders and supervisors shall be trained in the recognition and treatment of heat-related illnesses.
6. Roles Responsibilities.
Roles of all project key personal (From Project manager to work leaders) to
ensure that all employees are working safely without affecting heat stress
Project Management (Project Manager, Project Engineers, Safety staff, Site Supervisors)
Communicate the heat stress program to all employees, monitor the condition of employees and the
effectiveness of the control measures, and respond appropriately and immediately to heat-related
illnesses.
Provide appropriate work schedules to minimize personnel exposure to strenuous work during the
hottest times of the day. Minimize work time in direct sunlight and rotate workers e-posed in direct
sunlight, and shall not allow workers to work alone.
Provide uninterrupted supply of cold water and designated shaded rest areas.
Personnel area required to follow instructions for controlling heat stress including periodic breaks and
drinking enough water.
Take necessary action upon recognizing a symptom of heat-related illnesses to self or to others.
Supervisors will be provided the procedures to follow to implement the applicable provisions of this
program.
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Project Name: KING SALMAN ENERGY PARK (SPARK)
Rev. No.: 03
INFRASTRUCTURE AND MAINTENANCE BUILDING
Date: April 10, 2023
HEAT STRESS MANAGEMENT PLAN
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7. Provision of water
To be provided sufficient drinking ice water in water igloos’ near by the work place within 100 meter with
paper cup in the water cooler shelter.
To be checked drinking water frequently regarding water is still cool. If not to be replaced
immediately.
Site supervisor and work leader to be monitored the employees taking enough water during work.
Provide additional individual water coolers to avoid gathering of employees.
Instruct employees to maintain 2-meters physical distancing if waiting for access to water cooler.
Ensure that employees have individual water cups.
Provide means of hand sanitization at sunshades and water coolers.
8.Access to shade.
The rest shelter to be provided each work area within 100-mtr for taking rest with seating facility for
controlling the heat. The shade frame shall be made by steel and covered with green mesh. Top will
be covered with green mesh including tarpaulin. Work leader to be ensured that the welfare facility
such as chemical toilet, drinking water with shelter and rest shelter to be moved while changing the
workplace.
Provide sunshades with adequate space.
Limit the number of employees in sunshade at any given time.
Develop a precise shift work/rest schedules that consider the requirements of the
Heat Stress program while minimizing the number of employees gathering in the
sunshade.
Provide sunshades and water coolers.
To be ensure below mentioned facilities available in the site to avoid more complications of
affected heat stress.
SINOHYDRO shall utilize the heat index provided by the SA CSM and attached to this document to
determine the danger category, possible expected symptoms, required rest period, and minimum
water needed.
SINOHYDRO shall periodically (every hour) monitor air, temperature and relative humidity.
SINOHYDRO management shall provide its own weather monitoring equipment to ensure timely
determination of weather condition.
SINOHYDRO shall communicate the danger category to all employees through the use of colored flags at
the worksite and telephone calls to the site supervisors. Danger category color coding shall be per the
heat index.
SINOHYDRO shall implement the hierarchy of control measures to mitigate the hazards associated with
working in hot temperatures. Controls shall be by engineering, administrative and PPE in that order.
Project management shall provide rest areas with SINOHYDRO at a distance not more than 100 m (330 ft)
from the employees working in direct sunlight. Designated SINOHYDRO rest areas shall have potable
water and shall be strictly a no smoking area.
Air movers
Work inside constructed buildings/ offices where no air-conditioning is available shall be provided with air
movers or electric fans. Air movers will greatly reduce heat by increasing air flow in the work area.
Project management shall develop and submit to SAPO a work schedule to reduce exposure
of employees during the hottest times of the day.
During peak heat season (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep), SINOHYDRO will not work from 12:00 to 03:00 PM.
Hydration
Project management shall provide drinking stations located within 100 m (330 ft) and in all rest areas
around the work site. Employees will be instructed to drink water frequently and based on the actual
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INFRASTRUCTURE AND MAINTENANCE BUILDING
Date: April 10, 2023
HEAT STRESS MANAGEMENT PLAN
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danger category.
Rotation of work schedule
Work and rest rotations shall be implemented based on the actual danger category.
Close supervisor monitoring
Supervisors trained to recognize symptoms of heat –related illnesses shall closely monitor employees
under their supervision and shall respond appropriately to recognized heat –related illnesses. No
employee shall be allowed to work alone; a buddy system shall be observed.
Personal Protective Equipment Clothing
Towels
Employees shall be advised to use wetted towels to provide cooling for their body.
Experiencing Symptoms
If any symptoms of heat stress are experienced, employee shall immediately stop his work and report his
condition to his supervisor. Employee shall be allowed to rest until fully revered before returning to work.
Supervisor shall assess the condition of the employee upon receiving the report to consider if employee
needs more than rest to recover.
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Date: April 10, 2023
HEAT STRESS MANAGEMENT PLAN
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REQUISITION. No.:
Project Name: KING SALMAN ENERGY PARK (SPARK)
Rev. No.: 03
INFRASTRUCTURE AND MAINTENANCE BUILDING
Date: April 10, 2023
HEAT STRESS MANAGEMENT PLAN
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Heat Cramp
Although heat cramps are not dangerous, they are an early warning sign for heat exhaustion and that the
body’s ability to cope with heat is being exceeded.
Causes:
Occurs when the body loses too much salt through sweating.
Attributed to electrolyte imbalance caused by sweating.
Symptoms include:
Treatment includes:
Another early indication that heat stress conditions may be present is the appearance of heat rash, which
is an itchy rash that occurs when the skin becomes swollen and plugs the sweat glands.
Heat Exhaustion
Heat exhaustion is the body’s response to an excessive loss of water and salt by sweating. Heat
exhaustion poses a higher risk to older employees and those with coronary artery disease or emphysema
(a lung condition causing breathing impairment).
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INFRASTRUCTURE AND MAINTENANCE BUILDING
Date: April 10, 2023
HEAT STRESS MANAGEMENT PLAN
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Causes:
Symptoms include:
Heavy sweating.
Intense thirst and cool, moist skin.
Weakness and dizziness.
Headache and blurred vision.
Nausea and vomiting.
Pale or flushed appearance.
Mood changes such as irritability or confusion.
Rapid pulse
Fainting.
Treatment includes:
Move the victim to a cool, shaded area (e.g., designated break, recovery area).
Call for medical help
Loosen the victim’s clothing
Remove unnecessary clothing
Shower or sponge the victim’s skin with cool water.
Have the victim drink water or sports drinks that have electrolytes (e.g., Gatorade).
Notes;
Heat exhaustion can rapidly progress to heat stroke if not properly treated. People suffering from heat
exhaustion must not be expected to take care for themselves because they may lack coordination and
become confused. Heat exhaustion requires fast response to prevent worsening heat stress problems.
Remember that sweating only cools the body if the sweat evaporates. If t cannot evaporate, it cannot
cool. Thus, even under moderate or cool working conditions, it is possible to suffer heat stress if you
are inside protective clothing that interferes with your body’s cooling or working in high-humidity
conditions.
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Project Name: KING SALMAN ENERGY PARK (SPARK)
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INFRASTRUCTURE AND MAINTENANCE BUILDING
Date: April 10, 2023
HEAT STRESS MANAGEMENT PLAN
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Heat Stroke
Heat stroke is a medical emergency and death or permanent tissue damage may occur if treatment is not
given promptly. Collapse is often misinterpreted as a heart attack or head injury.
Causes:
Occurs when the body no longer sweats and holds so much heat such that the body’s system of
temperature regulation fails and body temperature reaches dangerous levels.
Body depleted of salt and water.
Symptoms include:
Dry, hot skin with no sweating.
High body temperature (above 40ºC [103ºF]).
Strong, rapid pulse.
Chills
Weakness, nausea, vomiting.
Mental confusion.
Seizures or convulsions.
Collapse, loss of consciousness.
Treatment includes
a- If in case of affecting more than 40-degree temperature, Safety in charge will be convey
this message to site supervisor and site supervisor will be covey this message to all site
supervisors through phone.
b- To be displayed heat stress sign boards on eye catching area including rest shelter. c-
Dehydration posture will be display in all toilets.
d- To be conduct special safety training for employees to make awareness.
e- Ensure the close monitoring by work supervisor of isolated employees which working in
the site.
f- To be discussed Heat stress topic in every weekly tool box talk and daily tool box talk.
g- Every hour Heat index with flag color, wind speed and safety precaution (rest time and
minimum water needed information WhatsApp Taskforce (SAPMT) Construction and
safety group, so that required precaution could be taken accordantly.
During the month of June – Sept, 2-3 minutes Heat information lecture will be part of every alternate Tool
box talks & information poster will be placed on bulletin boards and site.
Heat Stress Pocket card will be issued to all working on the sites. The card is as under:
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INFRASTRUCTURE AND MAINTENANCE BUILDING
Date: April 10, 2023
HEAT STRESS MANAGEMENT PLAN
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In addition to tool box-talks & safety lectures, information posters on heat management will be displaced on
all the working places of site. Some of the signboards are as under:
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Date: April 10, 2023
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REQUISITION. No.:
Project Name: KING SALMAN ENERGY PARK (SPARK)
Rev. No.: 03
INFRASTRUCTURE AND MAINTENANCE BUILDING
Date: April 10, 2023
HEAT STRESS MANAGEMENT PLAN
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REQUISITION. No.:
Project Name: KING SALMAN ENERGY PARK (SPARK)
Rev. No.: 03
INFRASTRUCTURE AND MAINTENANCE BUILDING
Date: April 10, 2023
HEAT STRESS MANAGEMENT PLAN
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REQUISITION. No.:
Project Name: KING SALMAN ENERGY PARK (SPARK)
Rev. No.: 03
INFRASTRUCTURE AND MAINTENANCE BUILDING
Date: April 10, 2023
HEAT STRESS MANAGEMENT PLAN
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REQUISITION. No.:
Project Name: KING SALMAN ENERGY PARK (SPARK)
Rev. No.: 03
INFRASTRUCTURE AND MAINTENANCE BUILDING
Date: April 10, 2023
HEAT STRESS MANAGEMENT PLAN
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REQUISITION. No.:
Project Name: KING SALMAN ENERGY PARK (SPARK)
Rev. No.: 03
INFRASTRUCTURE AND MAINTENANCE BUILDING
Date: April 10, 2023
HEAT STRESS MANAGEMENT PLAN
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REQUISITION. No.:
Project Name: KING SALMAN ENERGY PARK (SPARK)
Rev. No.: 03
INFRASTRUCTURE AND MAINTENANCE BUILDING
Date: April 10, 2023
HEAT STRESS MANAGEMENT PLAN
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REQUISITION. No.:
Project Name: KING SALMAN ENERGY PARK (SPARK)
Rev. No.: 03
INFRASTRUCTURE AND MAINTENANCE BUILDING
Date: April 10, 2023
HEAT STRESS MANAGEMENT PLAN
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Sinohydro will supply 2.0 liters insulated bottle to all employees for retaining water at workplace. These
bottles will be in addition to the water arrangement at sites. The insulated bottles will have harness or bracket
that will attached to belt of individual employees. The sample is as shown as under:
15.2 Work Schedule
The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Labor work Schedule in summer season will observed. The daily timings
schedule is as under:
1 0600 – 1200
2 1200 – 1500 Break
3 1500 - 1800
Sinohydro aims to maintain a safe and healthy environment by correcting situations that caused or could
likely cause injury. When an incident occurs, it is important to report the occurrence so actions such as an
investigation can be taken to make sure that a similar or more serious incident does not happen again.
15.4 Reporting
What is an incident?
Why is reporting necessary?
When should I report incidents?
How do I report an incident, what forms need to be filled out, and who is involved in
the reporting process?
The Appendix Form B shall be followed in reporting the heat stress incident.
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Date: April 10, 2023
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Persons who have witnessed an emergency shall report immediately to his supervisor on location or
call any of the emergency contact personnel.
The proper method of reporting an emergency is to speak slowly, calmly and distinctly in a clear voice
and give information in the following sequence:
Reporting person shall state his name, badge/ employee number, location and
confirm phone number.
Person reporting shall notify additional details of the patients such as number of
injured persons (if any), where, condition of injured person when last seen and
possible assistance required.
Above information shall be repeated.
Emergency response team shall proceed to the reported area and shall respond and
assess the emergency. Emergency team leader (safety officer) shall notify through
phone call the emergency preparedness coordinator (site Safety Manager) and
incident supervisor (project manager/ construction manager).
Emergency preparedness coordinator (site Safety Manager) shall immediately inform
through telephone call SINOHYDRO Project Manager.
Incident supervisor shall report to Client the emergency and shall notify Client of required assistance or shall
call 911 if necessary.
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Date: April 10, 2023
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Is the workplace located out door Take heed of weather report. When the
Is the workplace directly affected "Very Hot Weather Warning" is in force,
by the temperature of the enhance control measures, e.g. where
outdoor? practicable, reschedule the work to cooler
environment? (e.g. workplace periods in the daytime (e.g. before 10:00 am
ventilated by opening windows) or after 4:00 pm) and arrange the work at a
Does the temperature of the work cooler place; arrange more frequent rest
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place generally exceed 35 C? breaks (e.g. appropriate break after 20-
40 minutes of work); provide sheltered
Does the air in the workplace feel resting areas near the work location;
hot? provide workers with drinking water and
remind them to take plenty of water and stay
alert of their physical conditions, etc.
Assessor: Signature:
Date:
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Date: April 10, 2023
HEAT STRESS MANAGEMENT PLAN
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Patient Details
Patient Name:
Age :
Nationality :
Designation :
Detail of Illness
Time & Date :
Location :
Description of Incident:-
Transfer Of Hospital
Name of Hospital:
Oxygen given: If yes, did condition improve? YES / NO
Was casualty unconscious at any time? YES / NO
Defibrillator applied. If yes, were any shocks given? YES / NO
Medication Administered:
Patients Medical
Administrative History
Actions/Requirement
Patient was transported to hospital in DETAILS
Had this problem before?
time/promptly/means of Transportation YES / NO
Taking any medication?
Ambulance available – if not state reason YES / NO
with action taken on non-availability
Any allergies? YES / NO
Male Nurse illnesses
Any recent availability and response
or operations? YES / NO
Medical Facility – Sufficient or not
SAPMT Informed – If not Reasons
SAPMT reporting Protocol followed
The detailed layout plan is attached showing the increase in the existing rest shelter with location of rest
shelters in our projects, Heat stress affects not only humans but also construction projects because it
can increase the number of accidents and delay the completion of projects due to the lower productivity
of the workers that stems from their impaired physical and mental capabilities.
Shade is one of the most important heat stress controls for this climate. Radiant heat load can be
reduced as much as 10°C degrees when working in shade vs the direct sunlight. (Wind screens provide
some measure of shade yet allow significant radiant heat through and reduce ventilation.)
Radiant heat sources such as hot pipes in regular work areas should be insulated to reduce heat load.
Re-insulation, either temporary- or permanent should be done as soon as possible after repairs. For non-
routine work areas without insulation on hot sources temporary-insulating blankets should be used to
shield the sources while work is being done in the area.
As a minimum guideline, the shaded area must have a green net on all sides including the top to prevent
direct sunlight with seating arrangements to rest. Cool drinking water is to be provided with
glasses/flasks to drink. Necessary drainage arrangements are to be made to drain the excess water.
Using hands as a means to drink water is to be avoided. Food may only be consumed in the designated
dining facilities. (Attachment No 1)
Sino Hydro has incorporated a new policy for working in extreme weather conditions, All workers and
staff shall follow this policy and disseminate it to all. (Attachment No -002)
One of the most important means of reducing the risk of heat stress is drinking plenty of fluids ( cold
water). When doing hard work in hot areas dehydration may occur due to heavy sweating before a
person even feels thirsty. It is recommended that at least 250 ml of fluids be consumed every 20
minutes to prevent dehydration and reduce the risk of illness. Refer to Guide on Work Practices to
Minimize the Effect of Heat Exposure
Cool water should be readily available during warm weather or in hot work areas.
Salt supplements are not recommended and must be taken upon advice of a doctor. A well balanced
diet should replace all necessary salts and electrolytes.
19. Self-Evaluation.
Each person while working in hot conditions (high temperatures) must be aware of the signs and
symptoms of heat stress related illnesses and early warning indications, so they can recognize them in
themselves or their colleagues. Typical symptoms include weak and fatigue, painful muscle cramps,
headache and dizzie, nauseated, heavy sweating.
The supervisor should be notified of any early indications and corrective action taken.
Heart rate (rapid pulse) is one of good indicators of the degree of heat stress that a person is
experiencing.
Most individuals can be trained to monitor their own heart rate. On jobs where heat stress is a concern
periodically pause work and immediately take a pulse for 15 seconds. Multiply this by 4 to get the heart
rate.
Healthy acclimatized workers should avoid prolonged work or environmental combinations that cause
their heart rate to exceed the recommended maximum heart rate, maximum heart rate when taken
during the first minute of rest. The heart rate should drop to 110 - 120 beats per minute following the
first minute of rest. Maximum heart rates should be below the following levels.